thermometrograph
Syllables
ther-mo-me-tro-graph
Pronunciation
/ˌθɜːrmoʊˈmɛtrəɡræf/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
thermo- + metr- + -graph
The word 'thermometrograph' is a noun of Greek origin, meaning an instrument for recording temperature. It is divided into five syllables: ther-mo-me-tro-graph, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('tro'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, and the word's structure is similar to other '-graph' words like 'photograph' and 'telegraph'.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for continuously recording temperature.
“The scientist used a thermometrograph to track the temperature changes in the volcano.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tro' in 'tro-graph'). The first, second, third and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ther — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. mo — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. me — Open syllable.. tro — Open syllable.. graph — Coda syllable, contains a consonant cluster.
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- The word's length and Greek-derived morphemes may lead to variations in pronunciation and stress among speakers.
- The /θ/ sound can be challenging for some speakers.
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