ultracentrifuge
Syllables
ul-tra-cen-tri-fu-ge
Pronunciation
/ultrat͡ʃenˈtrifuʒe/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
ultra + centri + fuge
The word 'ultracentrifuge' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-cen-tri-fu-ge, with stress on the third syllable ('cen'). It's a noun of Latin and Greek origin, functioning as a scientific instrument. Syllabification follows Romanian rules prioritizing vowel-centered syllables and avoiding initial consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A centrifuge capable of generating extremely high rotational speeds, used for separating particles based on size, shape, density, and viscosity of the medium.
Ultracentrifuge
“Aparatul de ultracentrifugă este esențial pentru analiza probelor biologice.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cen'), following the typical penultimate stress pattern in Romanian.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. cen — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tri — Open syllable.. fu — Open syllable.. ge — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Romanian syllables generally revolve around a vowel sound.
Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters
Syllable division attempts to avoid complex consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
The general rule of penultimate stress influences the perceived syllable boundaries.
- The word is a relatively recent loanword, so pronunciation is fairly standardized.
- The consonant cluster /t͡ʃ/ does not pose a syllabification issue.
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