spectrophotometer
Syllables
spec-tro-pho-to-me-ter
Pronunciation
/ˌspɛk.troʊ.foʊˈtoʊ.mi.tər/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
spectro- + photo- + -meter
Spectrophotometer is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('me-'). It's formed from Greek and Latin roots, indicating an instrument for measuring light. Syllabification follows standard VC and CV rules, with consideration for initial consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument used to measure the intensity of light as a function of wavelength.
“The spectrophotometer was used to analyze the sample's absorbance.”
“Researchers rely on spectrophotometers for accurate color measurements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('me-'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('spec-').
Syllables
spec — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable.. pho — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable.. me — Open syllable, primary stress.. ter — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound when preceded by a consonant sound.
Complex Onset/Coda Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning or end of a syllable are maintained within the syllable.
- The initial 'spec-' syllable contains a consonant cluster ('sp') which is permissible in English.
- The length of the word and the combination of morphemes contribute to its complexity.
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