photoelectricity
Syllables
pho-to-e-lec-tri-ci-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌfəʊtəʊɪˌlekˈtrɪsɪti/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
photo- + electric + -ity
The word 'photoelectricity' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: pho-to-e-lec-tri-ci-ty. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tri'). It's formed from the Greek prefix 'photo-', the New Latin root 'electric', and the Latin suffix '-ity'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-coda and consonant-coda rules.
Definitions
- 1
The emission of electrons when light hits a material.
“The principle of photoelectricity is fundamental to solar cell technology.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tri'). The stress pattern is typical for compound nouns of this length.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. e — Weak syllable, schwa sound.. lec — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. tri — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant, primary stress.. ci — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound (open syllables).
Consonant-Coda Rule
Syllables can end with a consonant sound (closed syllables).
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The schwa vowel in the third syllable is a common feature of unstressed syllables in English.
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