microphotographic
Syllables
mi-cro-pho-to-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkrəfəˈtɒɡrəfɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
micro- + photo-graph- + -ic
The word 'microphotographic' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-pho-to-graph-ic. It's formed from the prefix 'micro-', the roots 'photo-' and 'graph-', and the suffix '-ic'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the production of very small photographs, typically made by photographing through a microscope.
“The microphotographic images revealed intricate details of the cell structure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈtɒɡrə/). The first, second, third, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. cro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. to — Open syllable, consonant followed by a schwa.. graph — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant (e.g., mi-cro).
Consonant Cluster-Vowel (CCV)
Syllables are divided before a vowel following a consonant cluster (e.g., pho-to).
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables (e.g., graph-ic).
- The schwa sound (/ə/) is common in unstressed syllables and can be reduced in rapid speech.
- The 'ph' digraph is an exception to typical consonant cluster rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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