radiobroadcasting
Syllables
ra-dio-broad-cast-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌreɪdioʊˈbrɔːdkæstɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
radio- + broad + -cast-ing
The word 'radiobroadcasting' is divided into five syllables: ra-dio-broad-cast-ing. Primary stress falls on 'broad'. It's a compound noun formed from 'radio', 'broad', and 'casting', following standard English syllabification rules based on onset-rime structure and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
The act or business of transmitting radio programs.
“Radiobroadcasting has changed dramatically with the advent of digital technology.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'broad'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'a'. dio — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'i', coda 'o'. broad — Closed syllable, onset 'br', nucleus 'oa', coda 'd', primary stress. cast — Closed syllable, onset 'c', nucleus 'a', coda 'st'. ing — Closed syllable, nucleus 'i', coda 'ng', unstressed
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress typically falls on the root or a prominent element of the compound.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Alternative division 'radio-broadcasting' is less common and less phonologically natural.
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