semicristalline
Syllables
se-mi-cri-stal-li-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌse.mi.kɾis.talˈli.ne/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
semi- + cristall- + -ine
The word 'semicristalline' is divided into six syllables: se-mi-cri-stal-li-ne. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'semi-', the root 'cristall-', and the suffix '-ine', all of Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules based on vowel peaks and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Having a structure intermediate between crystalline and amorphous; partially crystalline.
Semi-crystalline
“Il polimero è semcristallino.”
“La struttura del materiale è semcristallina.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li'). Italian generally stresses the second-to-last syllable unless otherwise indicated.
Syllables
se — Open, unstressed syllable.. mi — Open, unstressed syllable.. cri — Open, unstressed syllable.. stal — Closed, unstressed syllable.. li — Open, stressed syllable.. ne — Open, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally split so that the vowel remains with the following consonant(s).
- The 'stl' consonant cluster is unusual but permissible.
- The double 'l' is treated as a single consonant for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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