radiosymmetrical
Syllables
ra-di-o-sym-me-tri-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌreɪdioʊsɪˈmetrɪkəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
radio- + sym-metr- + -ical
The word 'radiosymmetrical' is divided into seven syllables: ra-di-o-sym-me-tri-cal. It features a Latin-derived prefix 'radio-', a Greek-derived root 'sym-metr-', and a Latin-derived suffix '-ical'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Having radial symmetry; exhibiting symmetry around a central point with radiating elements.
“The starfish displayed a radiosymmetrical pattern.”
“Radiosymmetrical flowers are common in many plant species.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('metr'). The first syllable ('ra') and the final syllable ('cal') are unstressed.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'ɑ'. di — Closed syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'i'. o — Open syllable, vowel 'oʊ'. sym — Closed syllable, onset 's', vowel 'ɪ'. me — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'ɛ'. tri — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', vowel 'i'. cal — Closed syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'ə'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Alone Syllable
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The 'radio-' prefix is a common combining form with established syllabification.
- The stress pattern is typical for adjectives ending in '-ical'.
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