astenodepresiv
Syllables
as-te-no-de-pre-siv
Pronunciation
/as.te.no.de.pre.siv/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
asteno- + depres- + -iv
The word 'asteno-depresiv' is syllabified as as-te-no-de-pre-siv, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'pre'. It's a Greek/Latin hybrid adjective meaning 'asthenodepressive', and its syllable division follows Romanian rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters as onsets.
Definitions
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pre'. The stress pattern is typical for Romanian words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
as — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. no — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Open syllable, stressed.. siv — Open syllable, unstressed, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Romanian favors syllables ending in vowels. This rule is applied throughout the word to create open syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The /str/ cluster is a potential edge case, but is treated as a single onset in this word.
- The word is a relatively recent borrowing, so pronunciation variations might exist.
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