photomicrographs
Syllables
pho-to-mi-cro-graphs
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊˈmaɪkrəɡræfs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
photo- + graph + -s
The word 'photomicrographs' is divided into five syllables: pho-to-mi-cro-graphs. It comprises the prefix 'photo-', roots 'micro-' and 'graph', and the suffix '-s'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cro'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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Photographs taken through a microscope, showing very small details.
“The scientist analyzed the photomicrographs to identify the bacteria.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cro'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('pho').
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cro — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. graphs — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant-s.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
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Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The diphthongs /oʊ/ and /aɪ/ could be considered single vowel units.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
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