electrothermostat
Syllables
el-ec-tro-ther-mo-stat
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈθɜːrməˌstæt/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
electro- + thermo- + -stat
The word 'electrothermostat' is a compound noun with six syllables (el-ec-tro-ther-mo-stat). Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ther'). It's composed of Greek and Latin morphemes relating to electricity and temperature control. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
An automatic control device for maintaining a constant temperature, especially in a heating or cooling system.
“The electrothermostat kept the room at a comfortable 72 degrees.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ther'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ec — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong.. ther — Open syllable, r-colored vowel.. mo — Open syllable, diphthong.. stat — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
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