microdensitometric
Syllables
mi-cro-den-si-to-me-tric
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.dɛn.sɪ.toʊ.ˈmɛt.rɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
micro- + densito- + -metric
The word 'microdensitometric' is divided into seven syllables: mi-cro-den-si-to-me-tric. Stress falls on the final syllable ('tric') due to the '-metric' suffix. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'micro-', root 'densito-', and suffix '-metric', and functions as an adjective relating to density measurement.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or using a method of measuring the optical density of a substance, especially in a microscopic image.
“The microdensitometric analysis revealed subtle variations in pigment concentration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tric') due to the presence of the '-metric' suffix, which typically attracts stress in words of this structure.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. cro — Open syllable.. den — Closed syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. to — Open syllable.. me — Open syllable.. tric — Closed syllable, stressed.
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