propionibacterium
Syllables
pro-pi-o-ni-bac-te-ri-um
Pronunciation
/proʊˌpaɪəʊnɪˈbæktɪəriəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
pro- + pion- + -ium
The word 'propionibacterium' is a complex noun of Latin origin. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('bac'). Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of vowel-consonant division, with considerations for diphthongs and vowel reduction.
Definitions
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A genus of bacteria, some species of which are used in the manufacture of Swiss cheese and others are associated with acne.
“ *Propionibacterium freudenreichii* is crucial for the production of Swiss cheese.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bac').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, diphthong.. pi — Open syllable, diphthong.. o — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ni — Closed syllable.. bac — Closed syllable, stressed.. te — Closed syllable.. ri — Closed syllable.. um — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) are generally kept within the same syllable.
- The length of the word and its Latinate origins present challenges in syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of British English pronunciation.
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