dolichocephalize
Syllables
do-li-cho-ce-pha-lize
Pronunciation
/ˌdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfəlaɪz/
Stress
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Morphemes
doli- + cephalo- + -ize
The word 'dolichocephalize' is divided into six syllables: do-li-cho-ce-pha-lize. It is a verb derived from Greek roots, with primary stress on the final syllable ('lize'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
To cause to become or develop into a dolichocephalic shape; to elongate the skull.
“The researchers attempted to dolichocephalize the skull of the fossil.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('lize'). Secondary stress falls on the second syllable ('li').
Syllables
do — Open syllable, initial syllable.. li — Closed syllable.. cho — Open syllable.. ce — Open syllable, receives secondary stress.. pha — Open syllable.. lize — Closed syllable, receives primary stress.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound. This rule is applied to 'do', 'cho', 'ce', and 'pha'.
Consonant Rule
Syllables end in a consonant sound. This rule is applied to 'li' and 'lize'.
- The sequence 'ceph' is unusual in English but follows the pattern of Greek-derived terms.
- Vowel clusters are common in loanwords and do not affect syllabification.
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