phototelegraphic
Syllables
pho-to-te-le-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ˈfəʊtəʊˈtelɪɡræfɪk/
Stress
101010
Morphemes
photo + telegraph + ic
The word 'phototelegraphic' is divided into six syllables: pho-to-te-le-graph-ic. It comprises the prefix 'photo-', root 'telegraph', and suffix '-ic'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling a phototelegraph; transmitted by photography and telegraphy.
“The phototelegraphic image was sent across continents.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('le'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('pho').
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, onset 'ph', vowel 'əʊ'. to — Open syllable, onset 't', diphthong 'əʊ'. te — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'e'. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'ɪ'. graph — Closed syllable, onset 'ɡr', vowel 'æ', coda 'f'. ic — Closed syllable, vowel 'ɪ', coda 'k'
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they can be split based on phonotactic constraints.
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single onset.
- Diphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds for syllabification purposes.
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