quantummechanical
Syllables
quan-tum-me-chan-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˈkwɑːntəm.mɪˈkænɪkəl/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
quantum- + mechan- + -ical
The word 'quantum-mechanical' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from Latin and Greek roots with the -ical suffix. Syllabification follows standard US English vowel-consonant rules, respecting the compound structure of the word.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the principles of quantum mechanics; describing phenomena at the atomic or subatomic level.
“quantum-mechanical calculations”
“a quantum-mechanical system”
“quantum-mechanical properties”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/kæn/), and secondary stress on the first syllable (/kwɑn/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
quan — Open syllable, diphthong.. tum — Closed syllable, short vowel.. me — Open syllable, short vowel.. chan — Open syllable, vowel and consonant.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel Rule
A single vowel sound typically forms a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between the two roots.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical of US English.
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