mycosphaerellaceae
Syllables
my-co-sphae-rel-la-ceae
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkoʊsfɪərɛˈleɪsiː/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
myco- + sphaerell- + -aceae
The word 'mycosphaerellaceae' is a six-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and breaking consonant clusters around vowels. The word's structure reflects its taxonomic nature, with a prefix indicating fungal association, a root describing spore shape, and a suffix denoting a family name.
Definitions
- 1
A family of ascomycete fungi, many of which are plant pathogens.
“Species within the *Mycosphaerellaceae* family are responsible for significant agricultural losses.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('leɪ').
Syllables
my — Open syllable, initial syllable.. co — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sphae — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. rel — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. la — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ceae — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are broken around vowels where possible.
- The 'sph' consonant cluster is common in Greek-derived words and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The final '-aceae' suffix is treated as a single syllable due to its established usage.
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