conicohemispherical
Syllables
con-i-co-he-mi-spher-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒnɪkoʊˌhemɪˈsfɪərɪkəl/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
coni- + hemispher- + -ical
The word 'conico-hemispherical' is divided into eight syllables: con-i-co-he-mi-spher-i-cal. It's a compound adjective with Latin and Greek roots, stressed on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or having the shape of a cone combined with a hemisphere.
“The architectural design featured a conico-hemispherical dome.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('spher'). Secondary stress is present on 'co'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. co — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, diphthong.. he — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mi — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. spher — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, syllable-final schwa.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Single Vowel Syllable
A single vowel sound often constitutes its own syllable.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splitting
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The hyphenated structure doesn't alter the core syllabification but indicates a compound form.
- Potential vowel reduction (schwa) in unstressed syllables in rapid speech.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.