paleomagnetizmo
Syllables
pa-le-o-ma-gn-e-ti-zmo
Pronunciation
/pale.o.maɲ.eˈti.zmo/
Stress
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Morphemes
paleo- + magnet- + -ismo
The word 'paleomagnetismo' is divided into eight syllables: pa-le-o-ma-gn-e-ti-zmo. It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'gn' cluster is treated as a single phoneme, influencing the syllable division.
Definitions
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The study of the record of the Earth's magnetic field in rocks, sediment, or archeological materials.
Paleomagnetism
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti').
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. le — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. o — Open syllable, vowel only.. ma — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. gn — Covered syllable, palatal nasal consonant.. e — Open syllable, vowel only.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. zmo — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Single Phoneme Clusters
Clusters representing single phonemes (like 'gn') are kept together within a syllable.
Vowel as Syllable
Single vowels can form a syllable.
- The 'gn' cluster is a key exception, requiring it to be treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The stress pattern is typical for Italian nouns ending in '-ismo'.
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