superrefractari
Syllables
su-per-re-frac-ta-ri
Pronunciation
/su.per.re.frak.ta.ri/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
super- + refract- + -ari
The word 'superrefractari' is a Romanian noun meaning 'highly refractory'. It is divided into six syllables: su-per-re-frac-ta-ri, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'super-', the root 'refract-', and the suffix '-ari'. Syllabification follows Romanian rules favoring open syllables and treating 'fr' as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely resistant; highly refractory; unyielding.
Highly refractory, extremely resistant.
“Materialele superrefractare sunt folosite în cuptoare industriale.”
“Comportamentul său superrefractar la schimbare era frustrant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ta').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'u'. per — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'e'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e'. frac — Closed syllable, onset 'fr', nucleus 'a'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'a'. ri — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'i'
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Romanian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, but certain clusters (like 'fr') are treated as single onsets.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the antepenultimate syllable.
- The 'fr' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations might exhibit slight differences in vowel quality or 'r' trilling.
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