vectorcardiography
Syllables
vec-tor-car-di-og-ra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌvɛktərˌkɑːrdioʊˈɡræfi/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
vector- + cardio- + -graphy
Vectorcardiography is a seven-syllable noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters, with a relatively uncommon '-iog-' sequence.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('gra').
Syllables
vec — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tor — Closed syllable.. car — Closed syllable.. di — Open syllable.. og — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ra — Open syllable.. phy — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are permissible.
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must have a vowel sound.
Coda Rule
Syllables can end in one or more consonants.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single nucleus.
- The '-iog-' sequence is relatively uncommon but doesn't violate core syllabification rules.
- Vowel glide /ioʊ/ is a standard feature of US English pronunciation.
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