stereospecific
Syllables
ste-re-o-spe-ci-fic
Pronunciation
/stere.o.spe.t͡ʃi.fik/
Stress
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Morphemes
stereo- + specific
The word 'stereospecific' is divided into six syllables: ste-re-o-spe-ci-fic. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a compound adjective with a Greek prefix ('stereo-') and a Latin root ('specific'). Syllabification follows Romanian vowel-centric rules, avoiding initial consonant clusters.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('o' in 'spe-ci-fic').
Syllables
ste — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. spe — Open syllable.. ci — Open syllable.. fic — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally avoided at the beginning of syllables.
Final Consonant Clusters Allowed
Consonant clusters are permissible at the end of syllables.
- The word is a borrowing from English, requiring adaptation to Romanian phonology.
- Syllabification follows standard Romanian rules despite being a loanword.
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