lacrimogenitate
Syllables
la-cri-mo-ge-ni-ta-te
Pronunciation
/la.kri.mo.ɡe.ni.ta.te/
Stress
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Morphemes
la- + crimo- + -genitate
The word 'lacrimogenitate' is divided into seven syllables: la-cri-mo-ge-ni-ta-te. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ge'. It is a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'lachrymatory quality'. Syllabification follows Romanian rules prioritizing open syllables and breaking consonant clusters based on sonority.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being lachrymatory; the property of causing tears.
Lachrymatory quality, tear-inducing property.
“Gazul lacrimogen a provocat o reacție puternică.”
“Substanța avea o puternică lacrimogenitate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ge'.
Syllables
la — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'a'.. cri — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'cr', vowel 'i'.. mo — Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'o'.. ge — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'e', stressed syllable.. ni — Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'i'.. ta — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'a'.. te — Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'e'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Breakup
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.
Open Syllable Preference
Romanian favors open syllables whenever possible.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of the rules.
- The suffix '-itate' is a common feature of Romanian abstract nouns.
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