microelectromechanical
Syllables
mi-cro-e-lec-tro-me-chan-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊˌɛlɛktroʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
micro- + electromechanical
The word 'microelectromechanical' is a compound noun/adjective divided into nine syllables (mi-cro-e-lec-tro-me-chan-i-cal). Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable. It's formed from the prefixes 'micro-' and 'electro-', combined with the root 'mechanical'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the very small mechanical components that are made using microfabrication techniques.
“The device utilizes microelectromechanical systems.”
“Microelectromechanical sensors are used in automotive applications.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable (/ˈkænɪkəl/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/ˈmaɪkroʊ/).
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. cro — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. lec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tro — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. me — Open syllable, single vowel.. chan — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided to maximize onsets.
Stress Placement
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- The word's length and complex morphology.
- The presence of diphthongs and consonant clusters.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation.
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