stereophotography
Syllables
ste-re-o-pho-to-gra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌstɪəri.ə.foʊˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
stereo- + photo- + -graphy
Stereophotography is a noun with seven syllables (ste-re-o-pho-to-gra-phy). It's derived from Greek roots and features a primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements, with the 'ph' digraph being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
The art or process of taking photographs that create a three-dimensional effect.
“He specialized in stereophotography for architectural documentation.”
“The museum displayed a collection of early stereophotography images.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/tɒɡ/), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
ste — Closed syllable, onset cluster /st/. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by approximant. o — Open syllable, diphthong. pho — Open syllable, diphthong. to — Closed syllable, onset /t/. gra — Open syllable, onset cluster /gr/. phy — Closed syllable, onset /f/
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset position of each syllable.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonants within an onset are ordered according to their sonority.
Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
- The 'ph' digraph represents /f/. Vowel sequences 'eo' and 'oa' follow established diphthong/monophthong patterns.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.