macrometeorological
Syllables
mac-ro-me-te-o-ro-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌmæk.roʊˌmiː.ti.ə.rəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
macro- + meteor- + -ological
The word 'macrometeorological' is divided into nine syllables based on vowel-consonant rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'macro-', root 'meteor-', and suffix '-ological'. Syllabification is consistent with similar words in English.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the large-scale atmospheric processes and weather patterns.
“The macrometeorological conditions influenced the hurricane's path.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-log-'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
mac — Open syllable, stressed. ro — Open syllable, unstressed. me — Open syllable, unstressed. te — Open syllable, unstressed. o — Open syllable, unstressed. ro — Open syllable, unstressed. log — Open syllable, unstressed. i — Open syllable, unstressed. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound. If a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable break occurs after the vowel.
Vowel-CC Rule
If a vowel is followed by two consonants, the syllable break occurs after the vowel.
Vowel Rule
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
C-VC Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel and consonant forms a syllable.
- The length of the word requires careful application of vowel-consonant rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate syllabification.
- Potential regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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