chromophotolithograph
Syllables
chro-mo-pho-to-li-tho-graph
Pronunciation
/ˌkroʊmoʊfoʊtoʊˈlɪθoʊɡræf/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
chromo- + photo- + -graph
The word 'chromophotolithograph' is a complex noun derived from Greek roots. It is divided into seven syllables: chro-mo-pho-to-li-tho-graph, with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard English VCV and CVC rules, considering consonant digraphs.
Definitions
- 1
A photographic printing process using colored light on a lithographic stone.
“The artist specialized in chromophotolithographs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈlɪθoʊ/).
Syllables
chro — Open syllable, diphthong. mo — Open syllable, diphthong. pho — Open syllable, diphthong. to — Open syllable, diphthong. li — Closed syllable, short vowel. tho — Open syllable, diphthong. graph — Closed syllable
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VCV Rule
When a syllable contains two vowels separated by a single consonant, the syllable is usually divided between the vowels.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant syllables are typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant Digraphs
Digraphs like 'th' are treated as single consonant sounds for syllabification.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowel clusters require careful application of the VCV rule.
- The stress pattern is crucial for understanding the pronunciation and syllabification.
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