photomechanically
Syllables
pho-to-me-chan-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌfəʊtəʊˌmɪkəˈnɪkli/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
photo- + mechan- + -ically
The word 'photomechanically' is an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots. It is divided into seven syllables: pho-to-me-chan-i-cal-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or using photomechanical processes (reproduction of images through light-sensitive materials).
“The image was reproduced photomechanically.”
“The plates were etched photomechanically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i' in 'chan-i-cal-ly').
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. me — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. chan — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are divided after vowels when followed by consonants.
Vowel preceded by consonant
Syllables are divided before vowels when preceded by consonants.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
- The 'ph' digraph represents /f/.
- The 'ch' digraph represents /tʃ/.
- The consonant cluster '-mically' requires careful consideration to avoid incorrect syllabification.
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