metallithography
Syllables
me-tal-li-tho-gra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtəlˌlɪθəˈɡræfi/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
metal- + litho- + -graphy
The word 'metal-lithography' is divided into six syllables: me-tal-li-tho-gra-phy. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from Greek roots, with 'metal-' specifying the type of lithography. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A method of printing from a flat stone or metal plate with a greasy substance.
“The artist specialized in metal-lithography.”
“Metal-lithography was a crucial technique in the 19th century.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phy'), typical for words ending in -graphy.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tal — Closed syllable, consonant closure.. li — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tho — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. gra — Closed syllable, consonant closure.. phy — Closed syllable, consonant closure.
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- Potential alternative division of 'metal' as 'met-al', but 'me-tal' is more common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɛ/ vs. /æ/ in 'metal').
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