photojournalists
Syllables
pho-to-jour-nal-ists
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtəˈdʒɜːrnlɪsts/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
photo- + journal- + -ist
The word 'photojournalists' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the morphemes 'photo-', 'journal-', '-ist', and '-s'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
A journalist who illustrates news stories with photographs.
“The photojournalists risked their lives to document the conflict.”
“Photojournalists play a vital role in informing the public.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nal'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the fourth and fifth are also unstressed.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. to — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. jour — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. nal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ists — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, plural suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sounds) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables generally separate at vowel sounds.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are often maintained within a single syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'photo-' can vary (e.g., /fɒtə/ vs. /foʊ/).
- The schwa vowel in the second syllable is common in unstressed syllables.
- The consonant cluster /dʒɜːr/ requires careful articulation.
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