threedimensional
Syllables
three-di-men-sion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌθriː.dɪ.menˈʃən.əl/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
three- + dimension + -al
The word 'three-dimensional' is divided into five syllables: three-di-men-sion-al. It consists of the prefix 'three-', the root 'dimension', and the suffix '-al'. Primary stress falls on 'men'. Syllable division follows VCV, CV, and CVC rules, considering the compound structure and stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Having or relating to length, width, and height.
“The artist created a three-dimensional sculpture.”
“We need to consider the three-dimensional aspects of the design.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('three').
Syllables
three — Open syllable, stressed.. di — Closed syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, primary stress.. sion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. al — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
VCV Rule
Syllables are divided between vowels separated by a single consonant.
CV Rule
Consonant-vowel sequences form a syllable.
CVC Rule
Consonant-vowel-consonant sequences form a syllable.
CCVC Rule
Consonant cluster followed by vowel-consonant sequences form a syllable.
- Compound word structure requiring consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Potential ambiguity at the 'd' between 'three' and 'dimensional', resolved by stress and vowel sequences.
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