lithophotography
Syllables
li-tho-pho-to-gra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌlɪθoʊfəˈtɒɡrəfi/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
litho- + photo- + -graphy
Lithophotography is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. It's a compound word derived from Greek roots, meaning a photographic process using a stone or metal surface. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, accounting for digraphs and vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
A photographic printing process in which the image is formed on a stone or metal plate.
“The artist specialized in lithophotography.”
“Lithophotography was a popular technique in the 19th century.”
syn:photolithography
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('gra'). The first three syllables are unstressed, followed by an unstressed syllable, then the stressed syllable, and finally an unstressed syllable.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tho — Open syllable.. pho — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. gra — Closed syllable.. phy — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Reduction
Unstressed vowels are often reduced to schwa /ə/.
Digraph Handling
Digraphs (like 'ph' and 'th') are treated as single sounds when dividing syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single sound /f/.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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