microradiographic
Syllables
mi-cro-ra-di-o-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊˌreɪdioʊˈɡræfɪk/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
micro- + radio- + -graphic
The word 'microradiographic' is divided into seven syllables: mi-cro-ra-di-o-graph-ic. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'radio-', and the suffixes '-graphic' and '-ic'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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Relating to or produced by microradiography, a technique using X-rays to produce magnified images of small structures.
“The microradiographic analysis revealed subtle bone fractures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('graph').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. cro — Closed syllable.. ra — Open syllable, diphthong.. di — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. graph — Closed syllable.. ic — Closed syllable.
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