ichthyocephalous
Syllables
ich-thyo-ce-pha-lous
Pronunciation
/ɪkθi.oʊˈsɛfələs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
ichthyo- + cephalo- + -ous
The word 'ichthyocephalous' is a Greek-derived adjective meaning 'having a fish-like head'. It is divided into five syllables: ich-thyo-ce-pha-lous, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The initial consonant cluster /ɪkθ/ and the 'eo' digraph present unique phonological considerations.
Definitions
- 1
Having a fish-like head; resembling a fish in the head.
“The mythical creature was described as ichthyocephalous.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pha'). The stress pattern is typical for words of Greek origin with multiple morphemes.
Syllables
ich — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. thyo — Open syllable, diphthong.. ce — Closed syllable.. pha — Open syllable.. lous — Closed syllable.
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