opthalmotropometer
Syllables
op-thal-mo-tro-po-me-ter
Pronunciation
/ˌɒfθæl.məˈtrɒp.ə.miː.tər/
Stress
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Morphemes
opthalmo- + tropo- + -meter
The word 'ophthalmotropometer' is syllabified as op-thal-mo-tro-po-me-ter, with primary stress on 'po'. It's a noun composed of Greek roots relating to the eye, turning, and measurement. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns and respects morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for measuring the movements of the eyes.
“The doctor used an ophthalmotropometer to assess the patient's eye movements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('po'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('op').
Syllables
op — Open syllable, primary stressed.. thal — Open syllable, unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. po — Open syllable, primary stressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Stress Placement
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- The 'ph' and 'th' digraphs are treated as single consonant sounds.
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