arteriolosclorosis
Syllables
ar-te-ri-o-lo-sclo-ro-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌɑː.tɪ.ri.oʊ.ləˈskli.rəʊ.sɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
arterio- + los- + -clerosis
Arteriolosclerosis is an eight-syllable noun of Latin and Greek origin, stressed on the sixth syllable ('sclo-'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant rules and onset maximization principles. The word describes the hardening of small arteries.
Definitions
- 1
A chronic disease characterized by hardening and narrowing of the small arteries (arterioles).
“The patient was diagnosed with arteriolosclerosis after a series of tests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('sclo-').
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Closed syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. sclo — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ro — Open syllable.. sis — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset of a syllable if possible.
Stress-Timing
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- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to the complexity of its syllabification.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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