microspherulitic
Syllables
mi-cro-spher-u-lit-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊˌsfɪrəˈluːlɪtɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
micro- + spherul- + -itic
The word 'microspherulitic' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the Greek prefix 'micro-', the root 'spherul-', and the Latin suffix '-itic'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant divisions and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling microspherulites, which are small, spherical aggregates of crystals found in certain materials, especially plastics and igneous rocks.
“The polymer exhibited a microspherulitic structure under the microscope.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('luː'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cro — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. spher — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable, vowel standing alone.. lit — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel Digraphs/Diphthongs
Treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The consonant cluster '-sph-' is treated as a single onset.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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