extraalimentary
Syllables
ex-tra-a-li-men-ta-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌekstrəːˈæləˌmentəri/
Stress
0100001
Morphemes
extra- + aliment- + -ary
The word 'extra-alimentary' is divided into seven syllables based on the open syllable principle and VCC rule. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's an adjective of Latin origin, relating to nourishment outside the digestive tract.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or affecting nourishment; not occurring within the alimentary canal.
“extra-alimentary infections”
“extra-alimentary manifestations of the disease”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a-li-men-ta-ry'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('ex-tra').
Syllables
ex — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tra — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. ry — Open syllable, primary stress.
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllable break typically occurs between the vowel and the first consonant, unless the consonants form a common digraph or cluster.
Open Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are preferred; division occurs before the next vowel sound.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- Stress pattern is typical for words of Latinate origin.
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