blepharophryplasty
Syllables
ble-pha-ro-phry-plas-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌblef.ə.rəˈfriː.plæ.sti/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
blepharo- + phry- + -plasty
Blepharophryplasty is a complex noun of Greek origin, meaning a surgical procedure to reshape the eyelids and eyebrows. It is divided into six syllables: ble-pha-ro-phry-plas-ty, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('plas'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel and consonant cluster division.
Definitions
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A surgical procedure to reshape the eyelids and eyebrows.
“She underwent blepharophryplasty to achieve a more youthful appearance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('plas'). The first, second, third, and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ble — Closed syllable, CVC pattern.. pha — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ro — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. phry — Closed syllable, VCCV pattern.. plas — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ty — Closed syllable.
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Vowel Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided before or after consonant clusters, depending on the surrounding vowels.
CVC/CV Pattern
Syllables follow CVC or CV patterns where possible.
- The combination of Greek roots creates a long and unusual word.
- Schwa sounds in unstressed syllables can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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