lactothermometer
Syllables
lac-to-ther-mo-me-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈlæk.təʊˌθɜː.məʊˌmiː.tə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
lacto- + thermo- + -meter
The word 'lactothermometer' is divided into six syllables: lac-to-ther-mo-me-ter. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ther'). The word is a compound noun formed from Latin and Greek roots, and its syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for measuring the temperature of milk.
“The dairy farmer used a lactothermometer to ensure the milk was at the correct temperature for pasteurization.”
syn:milk thermometer
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ther').
Syllables
lac — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Weak syllable, schwa sound.. ther — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. mo — Open syllable, consonant followed by a diphthong.. me — Open syllable, consonant followed by a long vowel.. ter — Weak syllable, schwa sound.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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