servocontrolled
Syllables
ser-vo-con-trolled
Pronunciation
/ˈsɜːrvoʊ kənˈtroʊld/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
servo- + control + -ed
The word 'servo-controlled' is divided into four syllables: ser-vo-con-trolled. It's a compound adjective with Latin roots, stressed on the final syllable ('trolled'). Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Operated or guided by a servo mechanism.
“The robotic arm was servo-controlled for precise movements.”
“A servo-controlled valve regulates the flow of liquid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('con-trolled'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('ser-').
Syllables
ser — Open syllable, stressed.. vo — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. trolled — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split to maintain pronounceability.
Stress Assignment
Stress falls on the root syllable or a related syllable in compound words.
- The hyphen in 'servo-controlled' is a morphological marker, not a syllabic one.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'servo' (e.g., schwa vowel) do not affect syllable division.
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