retroreflector
Syllables
re-tro-re-flec-tor
Pronunciation
/retroreˈflektor/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
retro- + reflect- + -or
The word 'retroreflector' is divided into five syllables: re-tro-re-flec-tor. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from a Latin prefix, root, and suffix, adapted to Romanian pronunciation rules. Syllabification follows vowel-based principles and consonant cluster resolution.
Definitions
- 1
A device or material that reflects light back to its source.
retroreflector
“Retroreflectorul a fost esențial pentru siguranța pe șosea.”
“Semnele de circulație au retroreflectoare integrate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('flec').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tro — Closed syllable, contains consonant cluster 'tr'. re — Open syllable.. flec — Closed syllable.. tor — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel sound.
Penultimate Stress
Romanian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length and structure.
- Loanword adaptation to Romanian phonology.
- Permissibility of the 'tr' consonant cluster in Romanian.
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