electromechanics
Syllables
e-lec-tro-me-chan-ics
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktrəʊmɪˈkænɪks/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
electro- + mechan- + -ics
Electromechanics is a noun divided into six syllables: e-lec-tro-me-chan-ics. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a compound word formed from 'electro-', 'mechan-', and '-ics', relating to the field of electrical and mechanical engineering.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and use of electrical and mechanical systems.
“He specialized in electromechanics during his university studies.”
“The electromechanics of the robot were incredibly complex.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('can'). The stress pattern is typical for compound words in English.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lec — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. tro — Closed syllable, diphthong ending.. me — Open syllable, vowel sound.. chan — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ics — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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