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сегнетоэлектрическая

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8 syllables
20 characters
Russian
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8syllables

сегнеттоэлектрическая

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

се-гнет-то-э-лек-три-чес-кая

Pronunciation

/sʲɪɡnʲɪˈtoɛlʲɪktrʲɪt͡ɕɪskəjə/

Stress

00010000

Morphemes

сегнето- + электрическ- + -ая

The word 'сегнетоэлектрическая' is a complex adjective meaning 'ferroelectric'. It is divided into eight syllables: се-гнет-то-э-лек-три-чес-кая, with stress on the fourth syllable ('э'). The word's morphology consists of a prefix derived from 'segnetite', a root relating to electricity, and a feminine adjectival suffix. Syllabification follows the open syllable principle and considers consonant clusters and palatalization.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or exhibiting ferroelectricity.

    Ferroelectric

    “Сегнетоэлектрическая керамика используется в датчиках.”

    “Исследование сегнетоэлектрических свойств материалов.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('э'). Russian stress is dynamic and can fall on any syllable.

Syllables

8
се/sʲe/
гнет/ɡnʲet/
то/to/
э/ɛ/
лек/lʲek/
три/trʲi/
чес/t͡ɕes/
кая/kəjə/

се — Open syllable, initial syllable, palatalized consonant.. гнет — Closed syllable, palatalized consonant, vowel reduction possible.. то — Open syllable, vowel reduction possible.. э — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. лек — Closed syllable, palatalized consonant.. три — Closed syllable, palatalized consonant.. чес — Closed syllable, soft consonant.. кая — Open syllable, final syllable, vowel reduction.

Word Parts

pre

сегнето-

From mineral segnetite, Latin origin, combining form.

root

электрическ-

Relating to electricity, German/Greek origin.

suf

-ая

Feminine singular adjectival ending.

Similar Words

э­лек­три­фи­ка́­циямаг­не­ти́змтех­но­ло́­гия

Open Syllable Principle

Russian prefers syllables ending in vowels. Syllable boundaries are generally established to maximize open syllables.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are often broken up based on sonority, but the following vowel dictates the syllable boundary.

Palatalization Rule

Consonants preceding 'е' are often palatalized, influencing syllable boundaries.

  • Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a significant factor in pronunciation.
  • The 'тр' cluster is treated as a unit but is still divided by the following vowel.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the degree of vowel reduction.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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