electromyography
Syllables
el-ec-tro-my-o-gra-phy
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlek.troʊ.maɪˈɒɡ.rə.fi/
Stress
0101011
Morphemes
electro- + myo- + graphy
Electromyography is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on 'gra-' and secondary stress on 'el-'. It's formed from Greek roots relating to electricity, muscle, and recording. Syllabification follows standard vowel division and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of recording the electrical activity of muscles.
“The doctor ordered an electromyography to assess nerve damage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('gra-'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('el-').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ec — Closed syllable.. tro — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. my — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. gra — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. phy — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally separated at vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to the complexity of the syllabification.
- The secondary stress on 'electro-' is a notable feature.
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