dolichocephalism
Syllables
do-li-cho-ceph-a-lism
Pronunciation
[doʊlɪkoʊˈseɪfəlɪzəm]
Stress
00101
Morphemes
do- + ceph- + -lism
The word *dolichocephalism* is a noun denoting a long head shape, divided into five syllables: do-li-cho-ceph-a-lism. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ceph-'). Syllabification follows standard rules based on vowel separation and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or having a long head.
“Dolichocephalism is a characteristic of certain human populations.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the third syllable ('ceph-').
Syllables
do-li- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. cho- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. ceph- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. a- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. lism — Open syllable. No exceptions.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllable division based on vowel separation.
Root/Suffix Division
Division based on morphemic boundaries.
- The word is a complex noun formed from Greek roots and suffixes.
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