particle accelerator
Syllables
par-ti-cle ac-cel-er-a-tor
Pronunciation
/ˈpɑːrtɪkl̩ ækˈsɛləreɪtər/
Stress
001 01001
Morphemes
accelerate
The word 'particle accelerator' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on 'TI' in 'particle' and 'CEL' in 'accelerator'. Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onset and allowing breaks at morphological boundaries, with a minor exception for the syllabic /l/.
Definitions
- 1
A machine that uses electromagnetic fields to propel charged particles to high speeds and energies, used for scientific research.
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'particle' (TI) and the second syllable of 'accelerator' (CEL).
Syllables
par — Closed syllable (ends in a consonant).. ti — Vowel followed by consonant.. cle — Syllable containing a syllabic consonant (/l̩/).. ac — Vowel followed by consonant.. cel — Vowel followed by consonant.. er — Vowel followed by consonant.. a — Single vowel constitutes a syllable.. tor — Vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Maximizing the onset, but only when it results in a legal English onset.
- Syllabic /l/ in 'cle'. Compound nature of the word allows syllable break between 'particle' and 'accelerator'.
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