electromyographic
Syllables
el-ec-tro-my-o-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktrəʊmaɪəˈɡræfɪk/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
electro- + myo- + -graphic
The word 'electromyographic' is divided into six syllables: el-ec-tro-my-o-graph-ic. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('graph'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'myo-', and the suffix '-graphic'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the recording of electrical activity produced by muscles.
“Electromyographic studies were conducted to assess muscle function.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('graph'). The stress pattern is typical for words of Greek origin, with a tendency towards penultimate stress, but adjusted for word length.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, unstressed.. ec — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. myo — Open syllable, unstressed.. graph — Closed syllable, stressed.. ic — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable if phonotactically permissible (e.g., 'tr' in 'tro').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated between syllables.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to the complexity of its syllabification.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in 'myo' is common in unstressed syllables.
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