lactobutyrometer
Syllables
lac-to-bu-ty-ro-me-ter
Pronunciation
/læktoʊbjuːtɪˈmɛtər/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
lacto- + butyr- + -ometer
The word 'lactobutyrometer' is a noun with seven syllables (lac-to-bu-ty-ro-me-ter) and primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'lacto-', the root 'butyr-', and the suffix '-ometer'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for determining the percentage of fat in milk, especially butterfat.
“The dairy technician used a lactobutyrometer to assess the milk's quality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('me' syllable). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ometer'.
Syllables
lac — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. bu — Open syllable, vowel between consonants.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ro — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. me — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, final syllable, vowel after consonant.
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Vowel after Consonant
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel that follows a consonant.
Vowel Between Consonants
When a vowel is surrounded by consonants, it typically forms a separate syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- The less frequent 'butyr-' root might influence syllable perception.
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