macrometeorology
Syllables
mac-ro-me-te-o-rol-o-gy
Pronunciation
/ˌmæk.roʊˌmiː.ti.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒi/
Stress
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Morphemes
macro- + meteor- + -ology
Macrometeorology is an eight-syllable noun, divided as mac-ro-me-te-o-rol-o-gy, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the Greek prefixes 'macro-' and root 'meteor-', and the suffix '-ology'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-based rules.
Definitions
- 1
The study of large-scale atmospheric processes, such as weather systems and climate.
“Research in macrometeorology helps us understand global climate change.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('o' in 'rolo'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('mac').
Syllables
mac — Open syllable, stressed. ro — Open syllable. me — Open syllable, secondary stress. te — Open syllable. o — Open syllable. rol — Closed syllable. o — Open syllable. gy — Closed syllable
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