gastrointestinal
Syllables
gas-tro-in-tes-ti-nal
Pronunciation
/ˌɡæstroʊɪnˈtestɪnəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
gastro- + enter- + -al
The word 'gastrointestinal' is divided into six syllables (gas-tro-in-tes-ti-nal) based on onset maximization and vowel-based syllable closure. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a Greek-derived prefix, root, and a Latin-derived suffix. It functions primarily as an adjective relating to the digestive system.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tes'). The first syllable has secondary stress.
Syllables
gas — Open syllable, initial stress potential.. tro — Open syllable, vowel-final.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant final.. tes — Closed syllable, plosive consonant final.. ti — Closed syllable, plosive consonant final.. nal — Closed syllable, liquid consonant final, schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Each syllable attempts to maximize the number of consonants in the onset (beginning) of the syllable.
Vowel-Based Syllable Closure
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, and the consonant following the vowel typically closes the syllable.
- Non-rhoticity in some British English accents may affect the pronunciation of 'r' but does not change the syllable division.
- Potential for slight vowel variations in regional accents.
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