quatercentenary
Syllables
qua-ter-cen-te-na-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌkwɑːtərˈsɛntənɛri/
Stress
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Morphemes
qua-ter- + cent- + -enary
The word 'quater-centenary' is divided into six syllables: qua-ter-cen-te-na-ry. It is of Latin origin, with 'qua-ter-' meaning four, 'cent-' meaning hundred, and '-enary' relating to. Primary stress falls on 'te'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-initial syllable rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or marking a period of four hundred years.
“The university celebrated its quater-centenary anniversary.”
- 1
A period of four hundred years.
“The quater-centenary was a grand affair.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'te' in 'centenary'. Secondary stress falls on 'qua'.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset cluster /kw/. ter — Closed syllable, coda /r/. cen — Open syllable. te — Open syllable, diphthong /eɪ/. na — Open syllable, schwa vowel. ry — Closed syllable, coda /r/
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant syllable structure is common in English.
- The hyphenated nature of the word reflects its compound structure.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'centenary' in some dialects.
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