kilogrammetre
The word 'kilogramme-metre' is a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'kilo-', the root 'gramme', and the root 'metre'. It is divided into five syllables: ki-lo-gram-me-tre, with primary stress on 'gram'. The syllable division follows the onset-rime principle and avoids splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A unit of energy equal to the kinetic energy of a one-kilogram mass moving with a velocity of one metre per second.
“The impact force was measured in kilogramme-metres.”
syn:Joule
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gram'). Secondary stress on 'me'.
Syllables
ki — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. lo — Open syllable, schwa sound.. gram — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. me — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. tre — Open syllable, schwa sound.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are structured around a vowel nucleus (rime) preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splitting
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds.
- The spelling 'kilogramme' is a British English variant.
- The hyphenated structure requires treating the two components as separate units.
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