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sphygmomanometers

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
17 characters
English (US)
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5syllables

sphygmonometers

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sphyg-mo-no-me-ters

Pronunciation

/ˌsfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑːmətərz/

Stress

00011

Morphemes

sphygmo- + mano- + -meter-s

The word 'sphygmomanometers' is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into five syllables: sphyg-mo-no-me-ters. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('no'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime and vowel-coda rules, with consideration for the uncommon 'sph' consonant cluster.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Instruments used to measure blood pressure.

    “The doctor used sphygmomanometers to check the patient's blood pressure.”

    syn:blood pressure gauges

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('no'). Syllables 'sphyg', 'mo', and 'me' are unstressed.

Syllables

5
sphyg/sfɪɡ/
mo/moʊ/
no/noʊ/
me/mə/
ters/tərz/

sphyg — Closed syllable, onset with consonant cluster 'sph'. mo — Open syllable. no — Open syllable. me — Open syllable. ters — Closed syllable

Word Parts

pre

sphygmo-

Greek origin, meaning 'pulse'

root

mano-

Greek origin, meaning 'hand'

suf

-meter-s

Greek origin ('meter' meaning 'measure') + English plural marker '-s'

Similar Words

pho­to­cop­i­ersther­mo­me­terspsy­cho­lo­gists

Onset-Rime Division

Separation of syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-based rime.

Vowel-Coda Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with any following consonants forming the coda.

  • The initial 'sph' consonant cluster is relatively uncommon and requires careful articulation.
  • Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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