electrohydraulic
Syllables
el-ec-tro-hy-dra-u-lic
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlek.troʊ.haɪˈdrɔː.lɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
electro- + hydraulic
The word 'electrohydraulic' is divided into seven syllables: el-ec-tro-hy-dra-u-lic. It consists of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'hydraulic', and no suffix. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dra-'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong structures.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or using the combined power of electricity and hydraulics.
“The electrohydraulic system controlled the aircraft's flaps.”
- 1
A system or device using the combined power of electricity and hydraulics.
“An electrohydraulic pump was used in the experiment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dra-'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('el-').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. dra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable, short vowel.. lic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound. A syllable break occurs before a consonant following a vowel.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables where possible.
- The 'dr' cluster could be debated, but is a common syllable onset.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce specific exceptions.
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