otorhinolaryngologist
Syllables
o-to-rhino-la-ryn-go-log-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌɒtəraɪnəʊˌlæˈrɪŋɡɒlədʒɪst/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
oto- + rhino-laryngo- + -logist
The word 'otorhinolaryngologist' is divided into seven syllables based on onset-rime division and open/closed syllable rules. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun derived from Greek roots, referring to a medical specialist.
Definitions
- 1
A doctor specializing in diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
“The patient was referred to an otorhinolaryngologist for further evaluation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('go'). The first syllable ('o-to') and the final syllable ('ist') receive secondary stress, while the others are unstressed.
Syllables
o-to — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.. rhino — Onset with consonant cluster, followed by a rime.. la — Open syllable.. ryn — Onset followed by a rime.. go — Open syllable.. log — Closed syllable.. ist — Onset followed by a rime.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant sounds) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Pronunciation variations between British and American English.
- The 'rh' consonant cluster.
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