metallithography
Syllables
me-tal-li-thog-ra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtəl.lɪˈθɑː.ɡrə.fi/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
metal- + litho- + -graphy
Metal-lithography is a compound noun divided into six syllables: me-tal-li-thog-ra-phy. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. It's derived from Greek roots relating to metal, stone, and writing. Syllabification follows standard US English vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A lithographic process using a metal plate instead of a stone.
“The artist specialized in metal-lithography.”
“Metal-lithography allowed for finer detail in the prints.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (li-thog-ra-phy). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable (me-tal).
Syllables
me — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a glide.. tal — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. li — Open syllable, vowel sound.. thog — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ra — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. phy — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel can naturally intervene.
Morpheme Boundary Consideration
Morphemic boundaries are considered, but pronunciation dictates the final division.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'l' in 'metal' is not typically separated, even though it could theoretically form a syllable on its own.
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