spectrophotometri
Syllables
spec-tro-pho-to-me-tri
Pronunciation
/ˌspek.trə.foʊˈtɒm.ɪ.tri/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
spectro- + photo- + -metry
Spectrophotometry is divided into six syllables: spec-tro-pho-to-me-tri. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('to'). The word is morphologically complex, comprising the prefixes 'spectro-' and 'photo-', and the suffix '-metry'. Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding open and closed syllables, and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The measurement of the transmission or reflection of light by a substance.
“The spectrophotometry results indicated a high concentration of the compound.”
“Spectrophotometry is a crucial technique in biochemistry.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('to'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('spec').
Syllables
spec — Closed syllable, onset 'sp', rime 'ek'. tro — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'ə'. pho — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'oʊ'. to — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɒm'. me — Open syllable, rime 'ɪ'. tri — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'i
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Closed Syllable Rule
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless broken by a vowel.
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- The presence of multiple schwa sounds requires consideration of stress patterns.
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