cardiosphygmograph
Syllables
car-di-o-sphy-gmo-graph
Pronunciation
/ˌkɑː.di.oʊˈsfɪɡ.mə.ɡræf/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
cardio- + sphygmo- + -graph
Cardiosphygmograph is a complex noun of Greek origin, recording pulse strength. It divides into six syllables: car-di-o-sphy-gmo-graph, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and distinguishing open/closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for recording the strength and rhythm of the pulse.
“The doctor used a cardiosphygmograph to monitor the patient's heart rate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/sfɪɡ/). The stress pattern is typical for words with Greek-derived prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
car — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster permissible.. di — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, vowel diphthong.. sphy — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. gmo — Open syllable.. graph — Closed syllable.
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