autophotoelectric
Syllables
au-to-pho-to-e-lec-tric
Pronunciation
/ˌɒːtəʊfoʊtəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
auto- + photo- + -ic
The word 'autophotoelectric' is divided into seven syllables: au-to-pho-to-e-lec-tric. The primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('lec-'). The syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant digraphs. The word is morphologically complex, composed of the prefixes 'auto-' and 'photo-', and the root 'electric'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or using the photoelectric effect initiated by a self-contained process.
“The autophotoelectric sensor automatically adjusted the lighting levels.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('lec-'). This is typical for words ending in '-ic' with a complex preceding structure.
Syllables
au — Open syllable, vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. pho — Open syllable, vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. e — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lec — Closed syllable, stressed.. tric — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Diphthong Division
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) are generally treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Avoid Breaking Digraphs
Consonant digraphs (like 'tr' or 'ph') are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the '-ic' suffix.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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