centimetergramsecond
Syllables
cen-ti-me-ter-gram-sec-ond
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtə(r) ɡræm ˈsɛkənd/
Stress
1000101
Morphemes
centi- + meter, gram, second
The word 'centimeter-gram-second' is a compound noun syllabified into seven syllables (cen-ti-me-ter-gram-sec-ond) with primary stress on the first syllable of each component. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rime structure and vowel sounds. Regional variations may affect the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
Definitions
- 1
A system of units of measurement based on the meter, gram, and second.
“The experiment was conducted using the centimeter-gram-second system.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each component: 'cen', 'gram', and 'sec'.
Syllables
cen — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. me — Open syllable, onset-rime structure, vowel lengthening.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure, potential 'r' reduction.. gram — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. sec — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. ond — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds, with consonants preceding or following them.
Stress Placement
Stress is typically placed on the first syllable of each component in compound words.
- Hyphenated compound noun; potential 'r' reduction/elision in GB English pronunciation.
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