pithecanthropidae
Syllables
pi-the-can-thro-pi-dae
Pronunciation
/ˌpɪθɪkənˈθrɒpɪdiː/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
pitheco- + anthrop- + -idae
Pithecanthropidae is a six-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, referring to an extinct hominin family. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules, with the /θr/ cluster being a notable feature.
Definitions
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The family Pithecanthropidae includes extinct hominins, notably *Homo erectus* (Java Man).
“Fossil discoveries have shed light on the evolution of species within the *Pithecanthropidae* family.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/ˈθrɒpɪ/).
Syllables
pi — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. the — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. can — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. thro — Complex syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. pi — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. dae — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Diphthong-C Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable unit followed by a consonant.
- The word's length and uncommonness may lead to varying syllabification attempts.
- The /θr/ consonant cluster is permissible in English.
- The final 'dae' syllable is a relatively weak syllable, typical of suffixes.
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