rhodobacteriaceae
Syllables
rho-do-bac-te-ri-a-ceae
Pronunciation
/ˌrɒd.oʊ.bæk.tɪˈriː.eɪ.siː/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
rhodo- + bacteri- + -aceae
The word 'rhodobacteriaceae' is divided into seven syllables based on the open syllable rule, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a noun representing a bacterial family, with Greek and Latin morphemic origins. Syllable division is consistent with similar polysyllabic words in English.
Definitions
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A family of aerobic, non-sporing, Gram-negative bacteria, some of which are photosynthetic.
“Rhodobacteriaceae are commonly found in aquatic environments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('a').
Syllables
rho — Open syllable, initial 'r' pronounced.. do — Open syllable.. bac — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, 'ae' digraph.. ceae — Open syllable, final suffix.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables are divided after vowel sounds, especially when followed by consonants.
- Pronunciation of 'ae' digraph as a long 'e' sound in scientific nomenclature.
- Pronunciation of initial 'r' in British English.
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