entomophthoraceae
Syllables
en-to-mo-phtho-ra-ceae
Pronunciation
/ˌɛntəmoʊfθɔːˈreɪsiː/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
entomo- + -phthora- + -ceae
The word 'entomophthoraceae' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with exceptions for the 'ph' and 'ae' digraphs. It's a taxonomic name for a family of insect-parasitic fungi.
Definitions
- 1
A family of fungi that are parasitic on insects, characterized by their ability to produce conidia that are forcibly discharged.
“Species within the *Entomophthoraceae* family are important natural control agents for insect pests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ra').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. mo — Open syllable, diphthong preceded by consonant.. phtho — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. 'ph' digraph.. ra — Open syllable, diphthong preceded by consonant.. ceae — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant. 'ae' digraph.
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- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- The 'ae' digraph is pronounced as /iː/ in botanical names.
- Stress pattern is typical for words of Greek/Latin origin.
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