orthodolichocephalic
Syllables
or-tho-do-li-cho-ce-pha-lic
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːθoʊdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfælɪk/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
ortho + dolicho + cephalic
The word 'orthodolichocephalic' is an eight-syllable adjective of Greek origin, meaning 'having a long and narrow skull'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word's complexity arises from its multiple morphemes and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Having a relatively long and narrow skull.
“The anthropologist noted the subject's orthodolichocephalic skull shape.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ce' in 'ce-pha-lic').
Syllables
or — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tho — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. do — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. cho — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. ce — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. pha — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. lic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster (CC)
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the division often occurs within the cluster, depending on the specific consonants involved.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- The 'ortho-' prefix is often pronounced with a reduced vowel sound.
- The consonant clusters 'th', 'ch', and 'ph' require careful consideration during syllabification.
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