hyperendocrinism
Syllables
hy-per-en-do-cri-nism
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərenˈdoʊkrɪnɪzəm/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
hyper- + endocrin- + -ism
The word 'hyperendocrinism' is divided into six syllables (hy-per-en-do-cri-nism) based on vowel-consonant patterns. Stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's a noun of Greek origin denoting a condition of excessive hormone secretion.
Definitions
- 1
A condition resulting from the excessive secretion of hormones by an endocrine gland.
“The patient was diagnosed with hyperendocrinism after a series of tests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cri'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. en — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. do — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. nism — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, particularly before a vowel.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowels could potentially lead to mis-syllabification, but consistent application of vowel-consonant rules resolves this.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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