quantummechanical
Syllables
quan-tum-me-chan-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˈkwɑːntəmˌmɛkəˈnɪkəl/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
quantum- + mechan- + -ical
The word 'quantummechanical' is divided into six syllables: quan-tum-me-chan-i-cal. It's an adjective formed from the prefix 'quantum-', the root 'mechan-', and the suffix '-ical'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or based on the principles of quantum mechanics.
“Quantummechanical calculations are essential for understanding molecular behavior.”
“The quantummechanical model of the atom revolutionized physics.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable (/mɛkə/), secondary stress on the first syllable (/kwɑːn/). The stress pattern follows the typical pattern for compound adjectives.
Syllables
quan — Open syllable, onset cluster /kw/. tum — Closed syllable. me — Open syllable. chan — Open syllable, onset cluster /tʃ/. i — Open syllable. cal — Closed syllable
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