monocristalline
Syllables
mo-no-cri-stal-li-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌmɔ.no.kɾis.talˈli.ne/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
mono- + cristall- + -ine
The word 'monocristalline' is divided into six syllables: mo-no-cri-stal-li-ne. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li'). The word is morphologically complex, composed of the prefix 'mono-', the root 'cristall-', and the suffix '-ine'. Syllabification follows Italian rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or consisting of a single crystal.
Monocrystalline
“La struttura è monocristallina.”
“Un wafer di silicio monocristallino.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li'). The stress pattern is typical for Italian adjectives ending in '-ine'.
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. no — Open syllable, unstressed.. cri — Open syllable, unstressed.. stal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels (open syllables). Syllable division prioritizes creating open syllables whenever possible.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they form a valid onset (initial consonant sound).
Penultimate Stress
In words ending in a vowel, stress typically falls on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable.
- The 'cristall-' root could theoretically be divided as 'cris-tall-', but 'cri-stall-' is more common and aligns with maximizing onsets.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' do not affect syllable division.
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