phototelegraphic
Syllables
pho-to-te-le-graph-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊtɪˈlɛɡrəfɪk/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
photo- + telegraph + -ic
The word 'phototelegraphic' is an adjective divided into six syllables: pho-to-te-le-graph-ic. It is composed of the prefix 'photo-', the root 'telegraph', and the suffix '-ic'. Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or using the transmission of images by telegraphy.
“The phototelegraphic system allowed for the rapid dissemination of news images.”
syn:telephotographic
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('graph'). The first three syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. te — Open syllable.. le — Open syllable.. graph — Closed syllable.. ic — Closed syllable.
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- The presence of diphthongs does not alter the basic syllable division principles.
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