magnetotelephonic
Syllables
mag-ne-to-te-le-phon-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌmæɡnɪtoʊtɛlɪˈfɒnɪk/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
magneto- + phon- + -ic
The word 'magnetotelephonic' is an adjective composed of multiple morphemes. It is divided into seven syllables, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the standard English onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or denoting the transmission of sound by magnetic fields.
“The magnetotelephonic communication system was revolutionary.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('phon').
Syllables
mag — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ag'. ne — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ɪ'. to — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'oʊ'. te — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɛ'. le — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ɪ'. phon — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'ɒn'. ic — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 'k'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound) and a rime (vowel sound and any following consonants).
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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