photostereograph
Syllables
pho-to-ste-re-o-graph
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊˈstɪriːoʊɡræf/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
photo- + stereo- + -graph
The word 'photostereograph' is divided into six syllables: pho-to-ste-re-o-graph, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('re'). It's composed of the prefix 'photo-', the root 'stereo-', and the suffix '-graph'. Syllable division follows vowel-CVC and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A photograph made by superimposing two images taken from slightly different viewpoints, giving a three-dimensional effect.
“The museum displayed a stunning collection of photostereographs from the 19th century.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('re'). The first, second, and fifth syllables are unstressed, while the third and sixth syllables receive secondary stress.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. ste — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. graph — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The length and complexity of the word due to multiple morphemes.
- Potential for 'stereograph' to be considered a unit, but vowel separation takes precedence.
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