electromagnetism
Syllables
el-ec-tro-mag-ne-tism
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈmæɡnɪtɪzəm/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
electro- + magnet- + -ism
The word 'electromagnetism' is divided into six syllables: el-ec-tro-mag-ne-tism. The primary stress falls on the 'mag' syllable. It's a noun composed of the prefix 'electro-', root 'magnet-', and suffix '-ism'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, respecting morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of physics dealing with the interaction between electric and magnetic fields.
“Electromagnetism is fundamental to modern technology.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mag-'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. mag — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ne — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tism — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is typically split to form separate syllables.
Morphemic Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The 'ec' syllable is relatively short but maintained due to prefix separation.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical in British English.
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