chromolithographic
Syllables
chro-mo-li-tho-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌkroʊməloʊθəˈɡræfɪk/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
chromo- + litho- + -graphic
The word 'chromolithographic' is divided into six syllables: chro-mo-li-tho-graph-ic. It's an adjective derived from Greek roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns, treating digraphs as single phonemes.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or using chromolithography, a method of printing in color from a stone or metal surface.
“The chromolithographic posters were vibrant and detailed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('graph').
Syllables
chro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tho — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. graph — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. ic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by one or more consonants.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, particularly at the beginning or end.
- The 'ch' and 'th' digraphs are treated as single phonemes for syllabification.
- The length of the word and multiple vowel sounds contribute to complexity.
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