iarbafecioarei
Syllables
iar-ba-fe-ci-o-a-rei
Pronunciation
/ˈjarba fe.t͡ʃjoˈa.rej/
Stress
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Morphemes
iarbă/fecioară + -a, -i
The word 'iarba-fecioarei' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables (iar-ba-fe-ci-o-a-rei) with stress on the fifth syllable ('ci'). It's formed from 'iarbă' (grass) and 'fecioarei' (of the maiden), exhibiting typical Romanian syllabification rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
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The maiden's grass / The virgin's grass
The maiden's grass / The virgin's grass
“Pe iarba-fecioarei dansau zânele.”
“Mirosul dulce al ierbii-fecioarei umplea aerul.”
syn:iarbă verde
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ci') in 'fecioarei'
Syllables
iar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ba — Open syllable.. fe — Open syllable.. ci — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. o — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. rei — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Romanian prefers to create syllables with initial consonants.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create permissible syllable structures.
- Compound noun structure
- Uncommon 'fc' cluster
- Genitive singular and possessive suffixes
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