metalingvistic
Syllables
me-ta-lin-gvis-tic
Pronunciation
/me.ta.lin.ɡvis.tik/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
meta- + lingv- + -istic
The word 'metalingvistic' is divided into five syllables: me-ta-lin-gvis-tic. The stress falls on the third syllable ('lin'). It's a borrowed word with a Greek prefix, Latin root, and French/Latin suffix. Syllable division follows Romanian rules prioritizing vowel sounds.
Definitions
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Relating to or characteristic of metalinguistics, the study of language about language.
Metalinguistic
“Analiza metalingvistică a limbajului.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('lin').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. lin — Open syllable.. gvis — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. tic — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables generally begin with a vowel or consonant and end with a vowel. Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- The consonant cluster /ɡvis/ is not typical in native Romanian words but is acceptable due to the word's foreign origin.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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