hemimetamorphosis
Syllables
he-mi-me-ta-mor-pho-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌhemɪmeˈtɑːrməfəʊsɪs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hemi- + metamorph- + -osis
Hemimetamorphosis is a seven-syllable noun with Greek origins, meaning incomplete metamorphosis. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns and maximizing onsets, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('mor').
Definitions
- 1
A mode of insect development in which the young resemble the adults but lack fully developed wings and reproductive organs, undergoing gradual metamorphosis through a series of molts.
“Grasshoppers exhibit hemimetamorphosis.”
“The study focused on the hormonal regulation of hemimetamorphosis in insects.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mor'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological complexity.
Syllables
he — Open syllable, vowel sound. mi — Closed syllable, short vowel. me — Open syllable, long vowel. ta — Open syllable, long vowel. mor — Open syllable, long vowel. pho — Open syllable, diphthong. sis — Closed syllable, short vowel
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- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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