magnetoelectricity
Syllables
mag-ne-to-e-lec-tric-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌmæɡnɪtoʊˌiːlɛktrɪˈsɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
magneto- + electric- + -ity
Magnetoelectricity is a complex noun syllabified as mag-ne-to-e-lec-tric-i-ty, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It follows standard English syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The property of materials that exhibit both magnetic and electric polarization.
“Research into magnetoelectricity could lead to new data storage technologies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si' in 'sity').
Syllables
mag — Open syllable, stressed. ne — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable. e — Open syllable, weak vowel. lec — Closed syllable. tric — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. ty — Closed syllable, stressed
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