parachromophorous
Syllables
pa-ra-chro-mo-pho-rous
Pronunciation
/ˌpær.əˈkrɒm.əˌfɔː.rəs/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
para- + chromo- + -phorous
The word 'parachromophorous' is divided into six syllables: pa-ra-chro-mo-pho-rous. It is of Greek origin, with a prefix 'para-', root 'chromo-', and suffix '-phorous'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pho'). Syllable division follows the onset-rhyme structure, with open and closed syllables present.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or exhibiting a change in color; specifically, referring to cellular structures that change color during certain staining procedures.
“The parachromophorous granules in the cytoplasm were clearly visible under the microscope.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pho'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, onset 'p', rhyme 'ə'. ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', rhyme 'ə'. chro — Closed syllable, onset 'chr', rhyme 'ɒm'. mo — Open syllable, onset 'm', rhyme 'oʊ'. pho — Open syllable, onset 'f', rhyme 'oʊ'. rous — Closed syllable, onset 'r', rhyme 'əs'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically formed around vowel sounds.
- The consonant cluster 'chr' is a common feature in words of Greek origin and doesn't present a significant exception.
- The schwa sound in unstressed syllables is typical in British English.
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