frequencymodulated
Syllables
fre-quency-mod-u-lat-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈfriːkwənsi ˈmɒdʒuleɪtɪd/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
frequency + modulate + ed
Frequency-modulated is a complex adjective syllabified as fre-quency-mod-u-lat-ed, stressed on the third syllable. Its phonetic transcription is /ˈfriːkwənsi ˈmɒdʒuleɪtɪd/. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with exceptions for digraphs.
Definitions
- 1
Having a signal or carrier wave whose frequency is varied.
“A frequency-modulated radio signal.”
“The frequency-modulated tone was clear and distinct.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mod'). This is typical for words with a prefix and a verb root.
Syllables
fre — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. 'e' is silent.. quency — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster. 'qu' is a digraph.. mod — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lat — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Consonancy
Consonants between vowels are generally assigned to the following syllable.
Digraph Resolution
Recognizing digraphs (like 'qu') as single sounds.
- The word's length and compound nature require careful consideration of vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect syllable boundaries.
- The 'qu' digraph represents a single sound (/kw/).
- The vowel sounds in 'frequency' can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
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