vectorcardiogram
Syllables
vec-tor-car-di-o-gram
Pronunciation
/ˌvɛktərˈkɑːrdɪəˌɡræm/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
vector + cardio + gram
The word 'vectorcardiogram' is divided into six syllables: vec-tor-car-di-o-gram. It's composed of the prefix 'vector-', root 'cardio-', and suffix '-gram'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('car'). Syllable division follows standard V-C and C-V-C patterns, with potential for vowel reduction in the prefix.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('car'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('vec').
Syllables
vec — Open syllable, vowel-consonant pattern.. tor — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.. car — Open syllable, vowel-consonant pattern.. di — Open syllable, vowel-consonant pattern.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. gram — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.
Word Parts
V-C Pattern
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms an open syllable.
C-V-C Pattern
A consonant-vowel-consonant sequence typically forms a closed syllable.
V Pattern
A single vowel constitutes an open syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'vector' (e.g., /o/ to /ə/).
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