submandibulară
Syllables
sub-man-di-bu-la-ră
Pronunciation
/sub.man.di.buˈla.rə/
Stress
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Morphemes
sub- + mandibular + -ă
The word 'submandibulară' is an adjective divided into six syllables: sub-man-di-bu-la-ră. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('bu'). It's composed of the prefix 'sub-', the root 'mandibular', and the suffix '-ă'. Syllabification follows Romanian rules prioritizing open syllables and recognizing schwa as a syllable on its own.
Definitions
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Relating to the area under the jaw.
Submandibular
“Glanda submandibulară este inflamată.”
“Regiunea submandibulară a fost examinată.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('bu').
Syllables
sub — Open syllable, simple structure.. man — Open syllable, simple structure.. di — Open syllable, simple structure.. bu — Closed syllable, stressed.. la — Open syllable, simple structure.. ră — Open syllable, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels and consonants.
Open Syllable Preference
Romanian favors open syllables, maximizing vowel-ending syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in words of this length and structure.
Schwa Syllabification
Schwa /ə/ often forms its own syllable, especially at the end of words.
- The final schwa /ə/ can be reduced in rapid speech, but maintains its syllabic status in standard pronunciation and written form.
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