autotransformator
Syllables
au-to-trans-for-ma-tor
Pronunciation
/ˌauto.trans.for.maˈtor/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
auto + transform + ator
The word 'autotransformator' is divided into six syllables: au-to-trans-for-ma-tor. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'auto-', the root 'transform-', and the suffix '-ator'. Syllabification follows Romanian rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel sequence integrity.
Definitions
- 1
An autotransformer is a type of electrical transformer with only one winding, used to step up or step down voltage.
Autotransformer
“Autotransformatorul a fost folosit pentru a regla tensiunea.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma').
Syllables
au — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred as onsets rather than being split across syllables.
Vowel Sequence Rule
Vowel sequences (including diphthongs) generally form a single syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the nucleus to the periphery.
- The 'auto-' prefix is consistently syllabified as a single unit.
- The 'trans' syllable is a common onset cluster in Romanian.
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