electrooptically
Syllables
el-ec-tro-op-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktroʊˈɑptɪkli/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
electro- + opt- + -ically
The word 'electrooptically' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel-consonant patterns and the preservation of diphthongs. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('op-'). It's an adverb formed from Greek and Latin roots with an English suffix.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the use of electricity and light, especially in optical systems.
“The sensor responded electrooptically to the changes in light intensity.”
ant:mechanically
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'op-'. The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple morphemes.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. op — Open syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. cal — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. ly — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided before the consonant when a vowel is followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before the consonant cluster.
Diphthong
Diphthongs generally remain within the same syllable.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in 'cal-' can have slight pronunciation variations.
- The word's length and complex morphology can pose challenges for accurate syllabification.
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