acromioclavicular
Syllables
a-cro-mi-o-cla-vi-cu-lar
Pronunciation
/ˌækrəʊmiːoʊˈklævɪkjʊlə(r)/
Stress
01001000
Morphemes
acro- + omi- + -clavicular
The word 'acromioclavicular' is divided into eight syllables (a-cro-mi-o-cla-vi-cu-lar) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('cu'). It's a complex adjective of Greek and Latin origin relating to the shoulder joint. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
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Relating to the acromioclavicular joint, the joint between the acromion and the clavicle.
“The patient suffered an acromioclavicular dislocation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cu'). Secondary stress falls on the second syllable ('cro').
Syllables
a — Open, unstressed syllable.. cro — Open, secondary stressed syllable.. mi — Open, unstressed syllable.. o — Open, unstressed syllable.. cla — Open, primary stressed syllable.. vi — Open, unstressed syllable.. cu — Open, unstressed syllable.. lar — Open, unstressed syllable, with potential schwa reduction and elision of /r/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset position.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to individual variations in pronunciation.
- The final 'r' is often elided in casual speech.
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