sphygmochronograph
Syllables
sphyg-mo-chro-no-graph
Pronunciation
/sfɪɡmoʊˌkrɒnəɡræf/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
sphygmo- + chrono- + -graph
The word 'sphygmochronograph' is a complex noun of Greek origin, meaning an instrument for recording pulse and arterial pressure. It is divided into five syllables: sphyg-mo-chro-no-graph, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, considering vowel sounds, consonant clusters, and digraphs.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for graphically recording the pulse rate and arterial pressure.
“The doctor used a sphygmochronograph to monitor the patient's cardiovascular function.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('no'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the other syllables.
Syllables
sphyg — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mo — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. chro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. no — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. graph — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
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