centimetregrammesecond
Syllables
cen-ti-me-tre-gram-me-sec-ond
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtə(r) ɡrɑːm ˈsɛkənd/
Stress
10001001
Morphemes
centi- + metre
The word 'centimetre-gramme-second' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables based on vowel-consonant patterns. Stress falls on the first syllable of each component. Morphemic analysis reveals Latin and Greek roots. Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation and the final 'm' in 'gramme' may affect phonetic realization but not syllable division.
Definitions
- 1
A system of units used in the metric system, based on the metre, gram, and second.
“The experiment was conducted using the centimetre-gramme-second system.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each component: 'cen', 'gram', and 'sec'.
Syllables
cen — Open syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. tre — Open syllable, unstressed.. gram — Closed syllable, stressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. sec — Closed syllable, stressed.. ond — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a consonant when a vowel sound is followed by a consonant.
Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a consonant when a vowel sound is followed by a consonant and another vowel.
- Hyphenated structure simplifies analysis.
- Pronunciation of 'r' after vowels varies regionally.
- French influence on 'gramme'.
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