electromyographic
Syllables
el-ec-tro-my-o-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛk.troʊ.maɪ.oʊˈɡræf.ɪk/
Stress
0100111
Morphemes
electro- + myo- + graphic
Electromyographic is a complex adjective of Greek origin. It is divided into seven syllables: el-ec-tro-my-o-graph-ic, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and vowel-consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the recording of electrical activity produced by muscles.
“The electromyographic data showed increased muscle activity during exercise.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/oʊˈɡræf.ɪk/). Secondary stress falls on the second syllable (/ˌlɛk.troʊ/).
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable.. my — Open syllable, diphthong.. o — Open syllable.. graph — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ic — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after the vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided after the vowel, creating a closed syllable.
Diphthong-Consonant (DC)
Syllables are divided after the diphthong when followed by a consonant.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it a challenging case for syllabification.
- The secondary stress on the second syllable is a common feature in words with multiple prefixes and a long root.
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