radiobroadcasters
Syllables
ra-dio-broad-cas-ters
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪdiˌoʊˌbrɔːdˌkæstərz/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
radio- + broad- + -casters
The word 'radiobroadcasters' is divided into five syllables: ra-dio-broad-cas-ters. It's a compound noun formed from 'radio,' 'broad,' and 'caster' with the suffix '-s'. Primary stress falls on 'broad'. Syllabification follows onset-rime division, maximizing onsets, and vowel-glide separation.
Definitions
- 1
People who transmit information via radio.
“The radiobroadcasters reported live from the scene.”
“Many radiobroadcasters are also podcasters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('broad'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('ra').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'ɑː'. dio — Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'i', glide 'oʊ'. broad — Closed syllable, onset 'br', vowel 'ɔː', coda 'd'. cas — Closed syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'æ', coda 'st'. ters — Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel 'ə', coda 'rz'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separating syllables based on the onset and rime.
Vowel-Glide Division
Separating syllables when a vowel is followed by a glide.
Maximizing Onsets
Assigning consonants to the following syllable to create the largest possible onset.
Consonant Cluster Simplification
Breaking up consonant clusters to form valid syllables.
- Complex morphology requiring careful application of syllabification rules.
- Presence of diphthongs and consonant clusters.
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