blepharodiastasis
Syllables
ble-pha-ro-di-a-sta-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌblef.ə.rɒ.dɪˈæ.stə.sɪs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
blepharo- + odi- + -stasis
Blepharodiastasis is a noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables (ble-pha-ro-di-a-sta-sis) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules, with consideration for digraphs and vowel clusters. It describes a rare congenital condition involving eyelid separation.
Definitions
- 1
A rare congenital condition characterized by a wide separation of the eyelids.
“The infant was diagnosed with blepharodiastasis.”
“Blepharodiastasis can sometimes be corrected with surgery.”
ant:Blepharospasm
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
ble — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pha — Open syllable, 'ph' digraph.. ro — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. sta — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. sis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Vowel Cluster Division
When two vowels appear together, they are often separated into different syllables, based on phonological considerations.
Digraphs
Digraphs like 'ph' are treated as a single sound unit.
- The word's length and unusual morphemic structure.
- Potential slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects.
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