humerometacarpal
Syllables
hu-me-ro-me-ta-car-pal
Pronunciation
/ˌhjuːməroʊˌmɛtəˈkɑːrpəl/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
humer- + metacarp- + -al
The word 'humerometacarpal' is a complex adjective of Latin and Greek origin. It is divided into seven syllables: hu-me-ro-me-ta-car-pal, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-initial and CVC rules, respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the humerus (upper arm bone) and the metacarpal bones (bones of the hand).
“The humerometacarpal joint was examined for signs of arthritis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('karp'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
hu — Open syllable, diphthong.. me — Closed syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. me — Closed syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. car — Closed syllable.. pal — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-initial syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables following this pattern are typically separated after the vowel.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- Vowel clusters were considered but remain within syllables.
- The word's length and morphemic complexity required careful analysis.
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