iarbășerpească
The word *iarbă-șerpească* is an adjective meaning 'creeping grass'. It is divided into five syllables: iar-bă-șer-pe-ască, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Romanian rules of vowel nucleus and onset maximization.
Definitions
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A creeping or trailing grass; a type of grass that spreads horizontally.
Creeping grass, trailing grass
“Am văzut iarbă-șerpească acoperind zidul.”
“Iarba-șerpească este greu de controlat în grădină.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pe') of 'șerpească'.
Syllables
iar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bă — Open syllable.. șer — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. pe — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ască — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset position.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ș' consonant is a palatalized sibilant, common in Romanian, and doesn't affect syllabification rules.
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