electropneumatic
Syllables
e-lec-tro-pneu-ma-tic
Pronunciation
[ɪˈlɛktroʊˈnjuːmætɪk]
Stress
01000
Morphemes
electro- + pneumatic + -ic
The word *electropneumatic* is an adjective meaning relating to the combination of electrical and pneumatic systems. It is divided into five syllables: e-lec-tro-pneu-ma-tic, with stress on the second syllable (lec-). Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the combination of electrical and pneumatic systems.
“Electropneumatic controls are used in many automated systems.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable (lec-).
Syllables
e-lec- — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. tro- — Open syllable.. pneu- — Open syllable.. ma- — Open syllable.. tic — CVC syllable.
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Open Syllable
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CVC Syllable
Syllables consisting of a consonant, a vowel, and a consonant are considered CVC syllables.
- The word is a compound adjective formed from 'electro-' and 'pneumatic'.
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