anesthesiologists
Syllables
a-nes-the-si-ol-o-gists
Pronunciation
/ˌænɛsθiːˈɒlədʒɪsts/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
an- + esthesia + -esi-olo-gist-s
The word 'anesthesiologists' is divided into seven syllables: a-nes-the-si-ol-o-gists. It features a Greek-derived root and multiple suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
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Doctors specializing in anesthesia, the use of medicines to prevent pain during medical procedures.
“The anesthesiologists monitored the patient's vital signs closely.”
“We consulted with several anesthesiologists before the surgery.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ol'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('a').
Syllables
a — Open, unstressed syllable.. nes — Closed, unstressed syllable.. the — Open, unstressed syllable.. si — Open, unstressed syllable.. ol — Open, unstressed syllable.. o — Open, unstressed syllable.. gists — Closed, stressed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided between vowels.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mis-syllabification.
- The Greek-derived suffixes can be challenging for native English speakers.
- The pronunciation of 'th' can vary regionally (voiced or unvoiced).
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