paleodendrəlɒʒɪk
Syllables
pa-le-o-den-drə-lɒ-ʒɪk
Pronunciation
/ˌpeɪlioʊˌdɛndrəˈlɒdʒɪk/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
paleo- + dendro- + -logic
Paleodendrologic is divided into seven syllables (pa-le-o-den-drə-lɒ-ʒɪk) based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. It's a Greek-derived adjective relating to the study of ancient trees, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study of ancient trees.
“The paleodendrologic evidence suggested a different climate in the past.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈlɒdʒɪk/), and secondary stress on the first syllable (/ˈpeɪ/).
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. le — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. den — Closed syllable.. drə — Open syllable.. lɒ — Open syllable.. ʒɪk — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Consonant Cluster Maintenance
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