protonsynchrotron
The word 'proton-synchrotron' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: pro-ton-syn-chro-tron. Stress falls on 'ton' and 'chro'. It's composed of Greek-derived morphemes indicating 'forward,' 'tension,' 'together,' and 'instrument'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
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A type of cyclic particle accelerator in which the accelerating particles travel in a closed circular path.
“The researchers used a proton-synchrotron to study the properties of subatomic particles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'ton' and the second syllable of 'synchrotron' ('chro').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. ton — Closed syllable, stressed.. syn — Closed syllable, unstressed.. chro — Open syllable, stressed.. tron — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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