spectrum analyzer
Syllables
spec-trum a-na-lyz-er
Pronunciation
[ˈspɛk.trəm əˈna.laɪ.zər]
Stress
010010
Morphemes
spec- + analyz- + -er
The term 'spectrum analyzer' refers to an instrument for displaying signal frequencies. It is divided into four syllables with primary stress on the first syllable of 'spectrum' and the third syllable of 'analyzer'.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument used to display and analyze the frequency spectrum of electric signals.
“The engineer used a spectrum analyzer to identify the source of the interference.”
syn:spectrum scope
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'spectrum' and the third syllable of 'analyzer' (lyz).
Syllables
spec-trum — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.. a-na-lyz-er — Open syllable followed by two closed syllables.
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