electroacoustics
Syllables
el-ec-tro-a-cou-stics
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktroʊəˈkuːstɪks/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
electro- + acoust- + -ics
Electroacoustics is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It's composed of Greek-derived morphemes relating to electricity and sound.
Definitions
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The branch of physics that deals with the study of sound and its applications, especially in electrical systems.
“He has a degree in electroacoustics.”
“The concert hall was designed with advanced electroacoustics.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound, unstressed.. cou — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. stics — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and ending in a consonant.
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