otolaryngologist
Syllables
o-to-laryn-go-log-ist
Pronunciation
/ˈɒtəʊˌlæˈrɪŋɡɒlədʒɪst/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
oto- + laryng- + -ologist
The word 'otolaryngologist' is divided into six syllables: o-to-laryn-go-log-ist. It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, denoting an ear, nose, and throat specialist. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, considering vowel-consonant patterns and euphonic insertions.
Definitions
- 1
A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
“The otolaryngologist recommended surgery to correct the deviated septum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('go'), and secondary stress on the second syllable ('to'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. laryn — Closed syllable, primary stress is near this syllable.. go — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. log — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ist — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllable division occurs before consonant clusters at the end of a syllable (e.g., 'laryn').
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllable division occurs before a single consonant at the end of a syllable (e.g., 'to', 'go', 'ist').
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable (e.g., 'o-to').
Euphonic Insertion
Connecting vowels are treated as separate syllables due to their function (e.g., '-go-').
- Consonant cluster /ŋɡ/ is acceptable in GB English.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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