hyperperistaltic
Syllables
hy-per-pe-ris-tal-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəpɛrɪˈstæltɪk/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
hyper- + peristalt- + -ic
Hyperperistaltic is a Greek-derived adjective meaning 'exhibiting excessive peristalsis.' It is syllabified as hy-per-pe-ris-tal-tic, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Exhibiting or relating to excessive or abnormally strong peristalsis.
“The patient presented with hyperperistaltic bowel sounds.”
“Hyperperistaltic contractions caused significant abdominal discomfort.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ris').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ris — Closed syllable.. tal — Open syllable.. tic — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-C-V Rule
When a syllable contains a vowel, a consonant, and another vowel, the syllable is typically divided between the vowels.
Vowel-C Rule
When a syllable contains a vowel followed by a consonant, the syllable is divided after the vowel.
C-V-C Rule
When a syllable contains a consonant, a vowel, and another consonant, the syllable is divided between the consonants.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived syllable boundaries.
- The 'per' sequence is generally pronounced as two syllables in this context.
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