ultrahighfrequency
Syllables
ul-tra-high-fre-quen-cy
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˈhaɪfriːkwənsi/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ultra + high + frequency
The word 'ultrahigh-frequency' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-high-fre-quen-cy. The primary stress falls on 'fre'. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'high', and the root 'frequency'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely high in frequency; occurring very often.
“Ultrahigh-frequency trading is a complex financial strategy.”
“The radio station broadcasts on an ultrahigh-frequency band.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fre'). The stress pattern is typical for compound adjectives with a noun as the final element.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a schwa.. high — Open syllable, diphthong.. fre — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. quen — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a schwa.. cy — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
When a syllable contains multiple vowels, it is often divided between them, prioritizing consonant clusters as onsets.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The 'qu' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The vowel in 'ultra' can be reduced to a schwa /ə/ in some pronunciations.
- Regional accents may influence the pronunciation of the diphthong in 'high'.
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