radiobroadcasters
Syllables
ra-dio-broad-cas-ters
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪdiəʊbrɔːdkɑːstərz/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
radio- + broad- + -casters
The word 'radiobroadcasters' is divided into five syllables: ra-dio-broad-cas-ters. Primary stress falls on 'broad'. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a Latin-derived prefix, an Old English root, and an Old English suffix. Syllabification follows standard onset-rhyme principles, with closed and open syllable structures.
Definitions
- 1
People who transmit information, music, or entertainment using radio.
“The radiobroadcasters announced a new schedule.”
“She aspires to become one of the leading radiobroadcasters in the country.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('broad').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'ə'. dio — Open syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'iəʊ'. broad — Closed syllable, onset 'br', rhyme 'ɔːd', primary stress. cas — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rhyme 'ɑːs'. ters — Closed syllable, onset 't', rhyme 'ərz'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are divided based on the presence of an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rhyme (nucleus and any following consonants).
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
- Compound noun formation influences stress placement.
- Regional variations may exhibit slight vowel reduction.
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