electrobiologist
Syllables
el-ec-tro-bi-o-log-ist
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlɛktrəʊbaɪˈɒlɒdʒɪst/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
electro- + bio- + -logist
The word 'electrobiologist' is divided into seven syllables: el-ec-tro-bi-o-log-ist. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bi'). It's a compound noun formed from Greek roots, meaning a scientist studying electrical phenomena in living organisms. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A scientist who studies the electrical phenomena of living organisms.
“The electrobiologist conducted experiments on the electric fields of sharks.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bi'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tro — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. bi — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. o — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. log — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ist — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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