radiocommunication
Syllables
ra-di-o-com-mu-ni-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌreɪdioʊkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
radio- + communic- + -ation
Radiocommunication is a noun composed of the prefix 'radio-', the root 'communic-', and the suffix '-ation'. It is divided into eight syllables: ra-di-o-com-mu-ni-ca-tion, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ca'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process or system of transmitting information using radio waves.
“The military relies heavily on radiocommunication.”
“Advances in radiocommunication have revolutionized emergency response.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ca' in 'ca-tion'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('ra' in 'ra-dio-').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, stressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mu — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ca — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tion — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Division
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Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Stress-Timing
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- The compound nature of the word can lead to variations in perceived syllable boundaries.
- Regional accents may affect vowel quality.
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