costotransversal
Syllables
cos-to-trans-ver-sal
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒstoʊtrænsˈvɜːrsəl/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
costo- + trans-vers- + -al
The word 'costotransversal' is divided into five syllables: cos-to-trans-ver-sal. It's an adjective of Latin origin, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong separation.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or situated across the ribs; pertaining to the transverse processes of the vertebrae.
“The costotransversal ligament provides stability to the spine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ver'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('cos').
Syllables
cos — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a vowel and a consonant.. ver — Open syllable, vowel.. sal — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs usually constitute a syllable on their own.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a word or syllable are permissible.
CVC Rule
A consonant-vowel-consonant sequence often forms a syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes can make syllable division less intuitive.
- The word is relatively uncommon, so there might be some variation in pronunciation and syllable division among speakers.
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