microphotographic
Syllables
mi-cro-pho-to-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊfəˈtɑːɡræfɪk/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
micro- + photo- + -graphic
The word 'microphotographic' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-pho-to-graph-ic. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'photo-', and the suffix '-graphic'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the production of very small photographs, typically using a microscope.
“The detective examined the microphotographic evidence.”
“The artist specialized in microphotographic art.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈtɑːɡræfɪk/), consistent with the rule of stressing penult syllables in words ending in -ic.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong. cro — Open syllable, diphthong. pho — Open syllable, diphthong. to — Open syllable, schwa. graph — Closed syllable. ic — Closed syllable
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Vowel-C-V Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and another vowel, a syllable break typically occurs between the vowels.
Vowel-C Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break typically occurs after the vowel.
C-V-C Rule
When a consonant is followed by a vowel and another consonant, a syllable break typically occurs between the vowels.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- The vowel sequences 'o-a' and 'i-c' influence syllable structure.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
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