electromagnetism
Syllables
el-ec-tro-mag-ne-ti-sm
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktroʊˈmæɡnɪtɪzəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
electro- + magnet- + -ism
The word 'electromagnetism' is divided into seven syllables: el-ec-tro-mag-ne-ti-sm. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mag-'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix, a Latin-derived root, and a Greek-derived suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of physics dealing with the interaction between electric and magnetic fields.
“Electromagnetism is fundamental to modern technology.”
“The principles of electromagnetism are taught in physics classes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mag-'). The first syllable has secondary stress.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset with vowel and liquid consonant.. ec — Closed syllable, onset with vowel and consonant.. tro — Closed syllable, onset with consonant cluster and diphthong.. mag — Closed, stressed syllable, onset with consonant cluster.. ne — Open syllable, onset with nasal consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, onset with consonant and vowel.. sm — Closed syllable, onset with consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., el-ec).
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable (e.g., tro-, mag-).
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open (e.g., el-, ne-).
- The word follows standard English syllabification rules.
- No significant regional variations affect syllable division.
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