electrophoretogram
Syllables
el-ec-tro-pho-re-to-gram
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktroʊfəˈrɛtəɡræm/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
electro- + phore- + -gram
Electrophoretogram is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, considering vowel-consonant patterns and the presence of schwa sounds. It's composed of the prefix 'electro-', root 'phore-', and suffix '-gram'.
Definitions
- 1
A record produced by electrophoresis, showing the separation of substances according to their electrical charge and size.
“The researchers analyzed the electrophoretogram to identify the protein bands.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('re'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, stressed.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gram — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before the consonant cluster.
Initial Syllable Exception
The first syllable can sometimes be an exception to the VC rule.
- The presence of schwa sounds (/ə/) in unstressed syllables.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to vowel-consonant patterns.
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