pseudoscorpion
Syllables
pseu-do-scor-pi-on
Pronunciation
/pseu̯do skorˈpi.on/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
pseudo- + scorp- + -ion
The word 'pseudoscorpion' is divided into five syllables: pseu-do-scor-pi-on. Stress falls on the third syllable ('pi'). It's a noun composed of the prefix 'pseudo-', root 'scorp-', and suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows Romanian rules of vowel-centered syllables, consonant cluster resolution, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
A small arachnid resembling a scorpion, but lacking a venomous stinger.
False scorpion
“Pseudoscorpionii sunt prădători utili în grădină.”
“Am găsit un pseudoscorpion sub o piatră.”
ant:scorpion
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pi'), which is the penultimate syllable. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. do — Open syllable, vowel-centered.. scor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sc'.. pi — Open syllable, vowel-centered, stressed.. on — Closed syllable, vowel-centered.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The word is a borrowing and its syllabification reflects adaptation to Romanian phonological rules.
- The initial 'ps' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes.
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