chondropterigious
Syllables
chon-dro-pte-rig-ious
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒndroʊˈptɛrɪdʒəs/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
chondro- + pteryg- + -ious
The word 'chondropterygious' is divided into five syllables: chon-dro-pte-rig-ious. It's an adjective with Greek and Latin roots, meaning 'having cartilage-supported wings'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of vowel-after-consonant and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Having wings supported by cartilage rather than bone.
“The bat's chondropterygious wings allowed for remarkable maneuverability.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pte'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('chon').
Syllables
chon — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. dro — Open syllable, diphthong.. pte — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. rig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ious — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-after-consonant
Consonants generally follow vowels in syllable division.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes often form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters remain within a syllable.
- The word's length and complexity.
- The Greek and Latin origins contribute to unusual consonant and vowel combinations.
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