phonocardiography
Syllables
pho-no-car-di-o-gra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊnoʊˌkɑːrdioʊˈɡræfi/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
phono- + cardio- + -graphy
Phonocardiography is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the 'gra' syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel rule, with each syllable containing one vowel sound. The word is composed of Greek-derived morphemes: 'phono-' (sound), 'cardio-' (heart), and '-graphy' (recording).
Definitions
- 1
The process of recording the sounds of the heart.
“The doctor ordered a phonocardiography to assess the patient's heart condition.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('gra'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Greek-derived morphemes.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel sound carries the weight.. no — Open syllable, vowel sound carries the weight.. car — Open syllable, vowel sound carries the weight.. di — Open syllable, vowel sound carries the weight.. o — Open syllable, vowel sound carries the weight.. gra — Open syllable, vowel sound carries the weight.. phy — Open syllable, vowel sound carries the weight.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains one vowel sound. Consonants are generally assigned to the syllable following the vowel.
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single sound /f/ but doesn't affect syllable division.
- The '-graphy' suffix is a complex syllable but follows the vowel rule.
- Stress pattern is predictable given the Greek origins of the morphemes.
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