paleoclimatological
Syllables
pa-le-o-cli-ma-to-lo-gi-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌpeɪlioʊˌklaɪməˈtɒlədʒɪkəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
paleo- + climat- + -ological
The word 'paleoclimatological' is divided into nine syllables based on vowel sounds and morpheme boundaries, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('to'). It's a complex adjective derived from Greek roots, and its syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study of ancient climates.
“The paleoclimatological data revealed significant shifts in temperature.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('to'). The stress pattern is antepenultimate.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. cli — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, stressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. gi — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
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Morpheme Boundaries
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