autoophthalmoscopy
Syllables
au-to-o-phthal-mo-scop-y
Pronunciation
/ˌɒʊtəʊˌɒfθælˈmɒskəpi/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
auto- + ophthalm- + -oscopy
The word 'auto-ophthalmoscopy' is divided into seven syllables: au-to-o-phthal-mo-scop-y. The primary stress falls on 'scop'. It's a noun derived from Greek roots meaning 'self-eye-viewing'. Syllabification follows the open syllable principle and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Examination of the interior of the eye using an ophthalmoscope.
“The doctor performed an auto-ophthalmoscopy to assess the health of the retina.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('scop'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('au').
Syllables
au — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, vowel-final.. o — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. phthal — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mo — Open syllable, vowel-final.. scop — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. y — Closed syllable, vowel-final.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Principle
Syllable division occurs before a vowel sound, creating open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Division
Attempts to separate consonant clusters, maintaining onsets and codas where possible.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful application of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /f/.
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