spectrophotoelectric
Syllables
spec-tro-pho-to-e-lec-tric
Pronunciation
/ˌspek.trə.foʊ.tə.ˈi.lɛk.trɪk/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
spectro- + photo- + -electric
Spectrophotoelectric is a complex adjective derived from Latin and Greek roots. It is syllabified as spec-tro-pho-to-e-lec-tric, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime structure and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the measurement of the spectral composition of light and its electrical properties.
“spectrophotoelectric analysis”
“spectrophotoelectric measurements”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('e' in 'electric').
Syllables
spec — Closed syllable, onset 'sp', rime 'ek'. tro — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'ə'. pho — Open syllable, diphthong 'oʊ'. to — Open syllable, schwa vowel. e — Open syllable, vowel. lec — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ek'. tric — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'ɪk'
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Onset-Rime Principle
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless separated by a vowel.
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