relative density
Syllables
rel-a-tive den-si-ty
Pronunciation
[ɹɛl.ə.tɪv ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti]
Stress
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Morphemes
relative + density
'Relative density' is a noun referring to the ratio of a substance's density to a reference substance. It is divided into syllables: rel-a-tive den-si-ty, with stress on the second syllable of 'density'.
Definitions
- 1
The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, typically water for liquids and solids, and air for gases.
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the second syllable of 'density' (den-).
Syllables
rel-a-tive — Open syllable (ends in a vowel).. den-si-ty — VC (vowel-consonant) is split.
Word Parts
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are divided.
VC Syllable Division
Vowel-consonant sequences are split.
- The division reflects common English pronunciation patterns.
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