chromophotography
Syllables
chro-mo-pho-tog-ra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌkroʊmoʊfəˈtɒɡrəfi/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
chromo- + photo- + -graphy
Chromophotography is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable (/ˈtɒɡ/). It's formed from Greek roots indicating color, light, and recording. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-nucleus and onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of reproducing colors by means of photography.
“The exhibit featured stunning examples of early chromophotography.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tog'). The first, second, fourth, and sixth syllables are unstressed. The fifth syllable has secondary stress.
Syllables
chro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tog — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ra — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. phy — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can be part of either the onset or the rime.
- The diphthong /oʊ/ could be analyzed as two syllables by some, but is commonly treated as one.
- The schwa vowel in 'ra-' is often reduced in pronunciation.
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