microradiography
Syllables
mi-cro-ra-di-o-gra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.reɪ.diˈɒɡ.rə.fi/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
micro- + radio- + -graphy
Microradiography is a noun with seven syllables (mi-cro-ra-di-o-gra-phy). It's composed of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'radio-', and the suffix '-graphy'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/di/). Syllabification follows standard vowel-based rules, with diphthongs forming single syllables.
Definitions
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A specialized radiographic technique using very small focal spots to produce high-resolution images.
“The doctor ordered a microradiography to examine the bone structure in detail.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/di/), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong. cro — Closed syllable. ra — Open syllable, diphthong. di — Open syllable. o — Open syllable, diphthong. gra — Open syllable. phy — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V
Every vowel sound generally forms a syllable, especially when surrounded by consonants.
Vowel-C
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowel sounds within one syllable) create a single syllable.
- The word's length and combination of Greek and Latin roots create a complex structure, but the syllabification follows standard rules without major exceptions.
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