radiophonograph
Syllables
ra-dio-pho-no-graph
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪdi.oʊˈfoʊnəɡræf/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
radio- + phon- + -ograph
The word 'radio-phonograph' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ra-dio-pho-no-graph. It's derived from Latin and Greek roots, with primary stress on the 'pho' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the hyphen aiding in accurate division.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for reproducing sound by means of radio waves; a combination of a radio receiver and a phonograph.
“He listened to classical music on his antique radio-phonograph.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'pho' syllable of 'phonograph'. Secondary stress on 'ra' in 'radio'. The stress pattern is relatively flat.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dio — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. pho — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. no — Open syllable, unstressed.. graph — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts.
- The hyphen in 'radio-phonograph' is crucial for accurate syllabification.
- Slight regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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