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tandoori-masala

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
Romanian
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6syllables

tandorimasala

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tan-do-ri-ma-sa-la

Pronunciation

/tan.do.ri.ma.sa.la/

Stress

000111

Morphemes

tandoor + masala

The word 'tandoori-masala' is syllabified based on the consistent application of the Consonant-Vowel rule, resulting in six open syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable, aligning with typical Romanian stress patterns. It's a loanword with a connecting vowel inserted for ease of pronunciation.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A spice blend commonly used in Indian cuisine.

    A spice blend commonly used in Indian cuisine

    Am adăugat tandoori-masala în curry.

  2. 2

    A dish prepared with tandoori spices.

    A dish prepared with tandoori spices

    Puiul tandoori-masala este delicios.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ma-sa-la', following the typical Romanian stress pattern.

Syllables

6
tan/tan/
do/do/
ri/ri/
ma/ma/
sa/sa/
la/la/

tan Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. do Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ri Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ma Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. sa Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. la Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.

Consonant-Vowel (CV)

Every consonant followed by a vowel forms a syllable.

Vowel hiatus resolution

Insertion of a connecting vowel to avoid vowel hiatus.

  • Loanword adaptation; potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables; stress influenced by the 'masala' component.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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