extrateritorial
Syllables
ex-tra-te-ri-to-ri-al
Pronunciation
/ˌekstra.te.ri.toˈri.al/
Stress
0001010
Morphemes
extra- + territo- + -rial
The word 'extrateritorial' is divided into seven syllables: ex-tra-te-ri-to-ri-al. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'extra-', the root 'territo-', and the suffix '-rial'. Syllabification follows Romanian rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Situated or existing outside geographical boundaries or jurisdiction.
Extraterritorial
“Zona extrateritorială a ambasadei este inviolabilă.”
“Instanțele extrateritoriale pot judeca cazuri specifice.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri').
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. te — Open syllable.. ri — Closed, stressed syllable.. to — Open syllable.. ri — Closed syllable.. al — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Clusters
Vowels follow consonant clusters, forming separate syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The consonant clusters *str-* and *-tr-* are common and do not pose significant syllabification issues.
- The word's length is the main challenge, but the vowel-consonant alternation allows for relatively straightforward division.
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