electrochronographic
Syllables
el-ec-tro-chro-no-gra-phic
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktrəˌkroʊnəˈɡræfɪk/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
electro- + chrono- + -graphic
The word 'electrochronographic' is divided into seven syllables: el-ec-tro-chro-no-gra-phic. It consists of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'chrono-', and the suffix '-graphic'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('phic'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or recording electrical changes over time, especially in the brain or heart.
“The electrochronographic data revealed abnormalities in the patient's brain activity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('phic'). Secondary stress is present on 'tro'.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, begins the word.. ec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable.. chro — Open syllable, contains the root.. no — Open syllable.. gra — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. phic — Closed syllable, ends the word.
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