phototachometric
Syllables
pho-to-ta-cho-met-ric
Pronunciation
/ˌfəʊtəʊˌtækəˈmɛtrɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
photo + tacho + metric
The word 'phototachometric' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's a complex adjective formed from Greek-derived morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules for vowel-consonant division and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the measurement of speed of visual perception.
“The phototachometric experiment revealed subtle differences in reaction times.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('met'), typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant, diphthong.. ta — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. cho — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. met — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ric — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /f/.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some regional accents.
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