microphotographer
Syllables
mi-cro-pho-to-graph-er
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊfəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
micro- + photo- + -er
The word 'microphotographer' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-pho-to-graph-er. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the roots 'photo-' and 'graph-', and the suffix '-er'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with consideration for the 'ph' digraph.
Definitions
- 1
A person who takes photographs of very small objects using a microscope.
“The microphotographer meticulously documented the cellular structures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈtɑːɡrə/). This follows the general rule of stressing the penultimate syllable in words ending in -er.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide.. cro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by diphthong.. pho — Open syllable, consonant followed by diphthong.. to — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.. graph — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. er — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Glide Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel followed by a glide are separate syllables.
Consonant-Vowel Syllable
Syllables consisting of a consonant followed by a vowel form a syllable.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
Digraph Handling
Digraphs are treated as a single sound unit when determining syllable boundaries.
- The 'ph' digraph is a common exception, but it's a well-established convention.
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