hypermakroskelic
Syllables
hy-per-ma-kro-ske-lic
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈmækroʊˈskelɪk/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
hyper- + makros- + -ic
The word 'hypermakroskelic' is a Greek-derived adjective meaning 'extremely long-legged'. It is divided into six syllables: hy-per-ma-kro-ske-lic, with primary stress on the third syllable from the end. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-after-consonant and consonant-cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely long-legged.
“The hypermakroskelic giraffe gracefully navigated the savanna.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('kro'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple Greek/Latinate morphemes.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. kro — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ske — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. lic — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel After Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken around vowels where possible, but common initial clusters are maintained.
Consonant Ending Rule
Syllables can end in consonants.
- The word's rarity means there are no established exceptions. Syllabification follows standard rules for English words of Greek/Latin origin.
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