sexual reproduction
Syllables
sex-u-al re-pro-duc-tion
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛks.ju.əl ˌriː.prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
Stress
100 0101
Morphemes
re- + sex/produce + -ual/-tion
The word 'sexual reproduction' is divided into seven syllables: sex-u-al re-pro-duc-tion. It's a compound noun with stress on the first syllable of 'sexual' and the third of 'reproduction'. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules, treating the compound as two separate words.
Definitions
- 1
The process by which new individual organisms are created from their parents.
“Sexual reproduction is essential for genetic diversity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'sexual' and the third syllable of 'reproduction'.
Syllables
sex — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. al — Closed syllable, final consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. pro — Open syllable, vowel sound.. duc — Closed syllable, final consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, final consonant.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless easily separable.
CVC/VC Rule
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Compound Word Rule
Compound words are syllabified as if separate.
- The compound nature of the word influences syllabification.
- Regional vowel variations may affect phonetic transcription but not syllabification.
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