chronophotographic
Syllables
chro-no-pho-to-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɒnəʊfəʊtəˈɡræfɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
chrono- + photo- + -graphic
The word 'chronophotographic' is divided into six syllables: chro-no-pho-to-graph-ic. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, combining Greek and English elements. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the recording of a sequence of images to represent motion.
“The chronophotographic studies of Muybridge revolutionized our understanding of animal locomotion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('to'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
chro — Open syllable, onset 'kr', rime 'ɒ'. no — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ə'. pho — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'əʊ'. to — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ə'. graph — Closed syllable, onset 'ɡr', rime 'æf'. ic — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 'k'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The 'ph' digraph representing /f/ is a common exception.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables depending on regional accent.
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