photochromatolithograph
Syllables
pho-to-chro-ma-to-li-tho-graph
Pronunciation
/ˈfoʊtoʊˌkroʊməˌlɪθoʊˌɡræf/
Stress
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Morphemes
photo- + chromo- + -graph
Photochromolithograph is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the third. It describes a color printing process and its syllabification follows standard vowel and morphological rules.
Definitions
- 1
A printing process using a lithographic stone treated to produce different colors according to light exposure.
“The museum displayed a stunning collection of photochromolithographs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('pho').
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, diphthong 'o'. to — Open syllable, diphthong 'o'. chro — Open syllable. ma — Open syllable. to — Open syllable, diphthong 'o'. li — Open syllable. tho — Open syllable, diphthong 'o'. graph — Open syllable
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