semitransparent
Syllables
se-mi-trans-pa-rent
Pronunciation
/ˈsemi.trans.pa.ˈrent/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
semi- + trans- + -ent
The word 'semi-transparent' is divided into five syllables: se-mi-trans-pa-rent. The stress falls on 'trans'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'semi-', the root 'trans-', and the suffix '-ent'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and allows for common consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Allowing light to pass through, but not enough to see clearly.
Semi-transparent
“Sticla era semi-transparentă.”
“The glass was semi-transparent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trans').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. trans — Closed syllable, stressed.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. rent — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they are common in Romanian phonology.
- The initial 'semi-' could be analyzed as 'se-mi' or 'semi-', but 'se-mi' is more consistent with Romanian syllabification.
- The 'trans' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't require special treatment.
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