microreproduction
Syllables
mi-cro-re-pro-duc-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.riːˈprɒ.dʌk.ʃən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
micro- + reproduce + -tion
The word 'microreproduction' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-re-pro-duc-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re-'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'micro-', the root 'reproduce', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant cluster patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The process of making small-scale copies of documents or images, often using specialized equipment.
“The library uses microreproduction to preserve fragile historical documents.”
“Microreproduction allows for efficient storage of large collections.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re-'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. cro — Closed syllable.. re — Open syllable.. pro — Closed syllable, stressed.. duc — Closed syllable.. tion — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster separates vowels, the cluster is typically split to create syllables.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, meaning syllables are adjusted in duration to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The 'micro-' prefix is often pronounced with a reduced vowel sound.
- The 're-' prefix is generally considered a weak syllable and doesn't receive primary stress.
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