electrolithotrity
Syllables
el-ec-tro-li-tho-tri-ty
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlɛktrəˌlɪθəʊtrɪti/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
electro- + litho- + -trity
Electrolithotrity is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds. The word is composed of Greek-derived morphemes indicating a process of stone disintegration using electricity.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being capable of disintegrating stones by electricity.
“The device utilized electrolithotrity to break down kidney stones.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tho'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity in English.
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.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tho — Open syllable, voiceless dental fricative followed by a diphthong.. tri — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ty — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.
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Diphthong-Consonant
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- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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