opthalmophthisis
Syllables
op-thal-mo-phthis-is
Pronunciation
/ˌɒfθæl.məˈfθɪsɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
opthalmo- + phthis- + -is
Ophthalmophthisis is a five-syllable noun of Greek origin. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phthis'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, accounting for complex consonant clusters and the word's etymological background. The division is op-thal-mo-phthis-is.
Definitions
- 1
A wasting of the eyeball.
“The child was diagnosed with ophthalmophthisis after a severe eye injury.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phthis'). The stress pattern is ˌɒfθæl.məˈfθɪsɪs.
Syllables
op — Open syllable, initial syllable.. thal — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mo — Open syllable.. phthis — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster.. is — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Consonants typically begin syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Complex clusters are broken based on sonority, but maintained within a syllable if possible.
Initial Syllable Exception
Initial consonant clusters can sometimes form a single syllable.
- The /fθ/ cluster in 'phthis' is uncommon and requires careful consideration.
- The word's Greek origin influences pronunciation and syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation could affect syllable boundaries.
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