electrocardiographic
Syllables
el-ec-tro-car-di-o-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɪktroʊˌkɑːdiəʊˈɡræfɪk/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
electro- + cardio- + -graphic
The word 'electrocardiographic' is an eight-syllable adjective of Greek origin. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with primary stress on the fifth syllable (/di/). The word's structure reflects its morphemic components (electro-cardio-graphic-ic).
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the recording of the electrical activity of the heart.
“The electrocardiographic data showed a normal sinus rhythm.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/di/), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. car — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, vowel only.. graph — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
- The sequence '-iog-' is relatively uncommon.
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