conicocylindrical
Syllables
con-i-co-cyl-in-dri-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒnɪkoʊsɪˈlɪndrɪkəl/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
con- + ico- + -cylindrical
The word 'conico-cylindrical' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and onset-rime structure, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
Having the shape of both a cone and a cylinder.
“The architectural design featured conico-cylindrical elements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dri').
Syllables
con — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. i — Syllable consisting of a vowel.. co — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. cyl — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. in — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. dri — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure, consonant cluster onset.. cal — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.
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