phototypesetters
Syllables
pho-to-type-set-ters
Pronunciation
/ˌfəʊtəʊˈtaɪpseˌsetəz/
Stress
0 1 1 0 0
Morphemes
photo- + type- + -setters
Phototypesetters is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on 'type'. It's formed from 'photo-', 'type-', and '-setters'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and respecting the compound word 'typeset'.
Definitions
- 1
People who operate phototypesetting machines, a now largely obsolete printing technology.
“The phototypesetters were skilled in their craft.”
“With the advent of digital publishing, phototypesetters became a rare sight.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('type'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('pho').
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. type — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant. Primary stress.. set — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ters — Closed syllable, CVC structure, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset and rime.
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, but digraphs are treated as single units.
Compound Word Division
Established compound words are treated as single units.
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- The compound nature of 'typeset' influences the division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the phonetic transcription.
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