hyperorthognathous
Syllables
hy-per-or-tho-gna-thous
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˌɔːθəˈɡnæθəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
hyper- + orthognath- + -ous
The word 'hyperorthognathous' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-or-tho-gna-thous. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a Greek-derived adjective meaning 'having an abnormally prominent jaw', and its syllabification is influenced by its etymology, particularly the 'gn' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
Having an abnormally or excessively prominent jaw.
“The patient presented with a hyperorthognathous profile.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gna'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable.. or — Open syllable.. tho — Open syllable.. gna — Closed syllable, unusual 'gn' cluster.. thous — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
- The 'gn' consonant cluster is an exception to typical English syllable onset rules due to Greek origin.
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