crystallographic
Syllables
crys-tal-lo-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɪstəˈlɒɡrəfɪk/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
crystallo- + -graph- + -ic
The word 'crystallographic' is divided into five syllables: crys-tal-lo-graph-ic. It consists of the prefix 'crystallo-', the root '-graph-', and the suffix '-ic'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('graph'). Syllable division follows standard onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study of crystal structure, or the technique of using X-rays to determine the arrangement of atoms within a crystal.
“crystallographic data”
“crystallographic analysis”
“crystallographic properties”
syn:crystallineant:amorphous
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('graph'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
crys — Onset-rime syllable with a consonant blend onset and a vowel-consonant rime.. tal — Onset-rime syllable with a single consonant onset and a vowel-consonant rime.. lo — Simple syllable with a consonant onset and a vowel rime.. graph — Onset-rime syllable with a consonant cluster onset and a vowel-consonant rime.. ic — Simple syllable with a vowel onset and a consonant rime.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Division
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- The 'y' in 'crys-' functions as a glide rather than a vowel.
- The 'graph' consonant cluster is a common and accepted syllable component.
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