electrodiplomatic
Syllables
el-ec-tro-di-plo-ma-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktrəʊˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
electro- + diplomatic
Electrodiplomatic is a seven-syllable adjective with stress on the 'plo' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morpheme boundaries. The IPA transcription is /ˌɛlɛktrəʊˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the use of electronic communication in diplomatic activities.
“The rise of electrodiplomatic channels has transformed international relations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plo').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable. ec — Closed syllable. tro — Open syllable, diphthong. di — Closed syllable. plo — Open syllable, stressed. ma — Open syllable. tic — Closed syllable
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