enterochlorophyll
Syllables
en-te-ro-chlor-o-phyll
Pronunciation
/ˌɛntərəʊˈklɒrəʊfɪl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
entero- + chloro-phyll
The word 'enterochlorophyll' is divided into six syllables: en-te-ro-chlor-o-phyll, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('chlor'). It's a compound noun of Greek origin, and its syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on onset-rhyme structure and permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A green pigment found in the intestinal contents of some marine animals, particularly sea squirts.
“Researchers isolated enterochlorophyll from the digestive system of the ascidian.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('chlor'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. te — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong as nucleus.. chlor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. o — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. phyll — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional consonant onsets and codas.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Single vowels can form complete syllables.
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Certain consonant clusters are permissible at the beginning or end of syllables.
- The 'chl' consonant cluster is less common but permissible in English.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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