microseismograph
Syllables
mi-cro-seis-mo-graph
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈseɪzmoʊɡræf/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
micro- + seism- + -graph
Microseismograph is a five-syllable noun (mi-cro-seis-mo-graph) with stress on the fourth syllable. It's built from Greek roots and suffixes, and functions as an instrument for detecting small earthquakes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel separation.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for detecting and recording minute earthquakes or vibrations in the earth.
“The microseismograph detected subtle tremors before the main earthquake.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/seɪzmoʊ/).
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong. cro — Closed syllable, diphthong. seis — Closed syllable. mo — Open syllable, diphthong. graph — Closed syllable
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