macroevolutionary
Syllables
ma-cro-e-vo-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌmækroʊˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri/
Stress
01001011
Morphemes
macro- + evolve + -tionary
The word 'macroevolutionary' is divided into eight syllables: ma-cro-e-vo-lu-tion-ar-y. It consists of the prefix 'macro-', the root 'evolve', and the suffix '-tionary'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the '-tion' suffix forming a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of macroevolution.
“The study focused on macroevolutionary trends in primate development.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lu'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('ma').
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, onset consonant. cro — Closed syllable, diphthong. e — Open syllable, vowel only. vo — Closed syllable, diphthong. lu — Open syllable, onset consonant. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. ar — Open syllable, onset consonant. y — Open syllable, vowel only
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- The '-tion' suffix often forms its own syllable due to its pronunciation.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowels contribute to the complexity of the syllabification.
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