spectrophotograph
Syllables
spec-tro-pho-to-graph
Pronunciation
/ˌspɛk.troʊ.foʊ.toʊ.ɡræf/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
spectro- + photo- + -graph
The word 'spectrophotograph' is divided into five syllables: spec-tro-pho-to-graph. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('to'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant division, consonant cluster maintenance, and open syllable preference. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'spectro-', root 'photo-', and suffix '-graph'.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for measuring the intensity of light, especially as a function of wavelength.
“The scientist used a spectrophotograph to analyze the sample.”
“The spectrophotograph provided detailed data on the absorption spectrum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('to'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and origin.
Syllables
spec — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. tro — Open syllable, VC structure.. pho — Open syllable, VC structure.. to — Open, stressed syllable, VC structure.. graph — Closed syllable, VCC structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
English tends to favor open syllables (ending in a vowel sound) when possible.
Stress and Syllable Weight
Stressed syllables often have greater weight and can influence syllable division.
- The word's length and complex morphology are considered, but the syllabification follows standard English rules.
- The stress pattern is typical for words of this origin and structure.
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