microreproduction
Syllables
mi-cro-re-pro-duc-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
micro- + reproduce + -tion
The word 'microreproduction' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-re-pro-duc-tion. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'reproduce', and the suffix '-tion'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process of making a small-scale copy of something, often a document or image.
“The library uses microreproduction to preserve fragile documents.”
“Microreproduction allows for efficient storage of large collections.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('duc'), following typical English stress patterns.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. cro — Closed syllable.. re — Open syllable.. pro — Open syllable.. duc — Closed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-C-V
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, the syllables are divided between the vowels.
Vowel-C
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is divided before the consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel-C-C
When a vowel is followed by two consonants, the syllable is divided before the first consonant.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The stress pattern is typical for English words of this length and structure.
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