photogalvanography
Syllables
pho-to-gal-va-no-gra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊˌɡælvənoʊˈɡræfi/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
photo- + galvano- + -graphy
Photogalvanography is a complex noun composed of Greek and Italian roots. It is syllabified as pho-to-gal-va-no-gra-phy, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('van-'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
A process of producing images by the action of light on a surface sensitized with a metallic salt.
“The technique of photogalvanography was crucial in early photographic processes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('van-'). This is typical for words of this length and complexity, with stress receding from the end.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, diphthong. to — Open syllable, diphthong. gal — Open syllable. va — Open syllable. no — Open syllable, diphthong. gra — Open syllable. phy — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, the syllables are divided between the vowels.
Vowel-Consonant
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllables are divided before the consonant.
- The length of the word and the combination of multiple morphemes make it somewhat unusual, but the syllabification follows standard English rules without significant exceptions.
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