kilkunastotsentymetrowym
Syllables
kil-ku-na-sto-tse-nty-me-tro-wym
Pronunciation
/kʲil.ku.na.stɔ.t͡sɛn.tɨ.ˈmɛ.trɔ.vɨm/
Stress
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Morphemes
kilku- + sto-centy-metr- + -owy-m
The word 'kilkunastocentymetrowym' is a complex Polish adjective syllabified based on maximizing onsets, vowel-based division, and the language's penultimate stress pattern. It's formed from multiple morphemes with origins in Proto-Slavic, Latin, and Greek. The syllable division is kil-ku-na-sto-tse-nty-me-tro-wym, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'me'.
Definitions
- 1
Several-centimeter-long, of several centimeters in length.
Several-centimeter-long
“Użył kawałka drutu kilkunastocentymetrowym.”
“Narysował linię kilkunastocentymetrowym ołówkiem.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('me'), as is typical in Polish. The stress is primary (1).
Syllables
kil — Open syllable, initial palatalized consonant.. ku — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. sto — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tse — Closed syllable, affricate onset.. nty — Closed syllable, nasal consonant onset.. me — Open, stressed syllable.. tro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. wym — Closed syllable, nasal consonant onset.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Polish prefers to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible, avoiding stranded consonants. This is evident in the 'str' and 'tr' clusters.
Penultimate Stress
Polish generally places stress on the penultimate syllable, influencing the perception of syllable boundaries.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are often divided around vowels, creating open syllables where possible.
- The consonant clusters 'str' and 'tr' are treated as single onsets, rather than being broken up.
- The connecting vowel '-na-' is a common feature in Polish compounding and doesn't necessarily dictate a strong syllable boundary.
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