paratuberculosis
Syllables
pa-ra-tu-ber-cu-lo-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌpær.əˌtjuː.bəˈkjuː.ləʊ.sɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
para- + tuberculosis
Paratuberculosis is a seven-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided as pa-ra-tu-ber-cu-lo-sis, with primary stress on the 'tu' syllable. The word's structure follows standard English syllable division rules based on onset-rime division and stress patterns common in borrowed words.
Definitions
- 1
A chronic, progressive infectious disease affecting ruminants, particularly cattle, caused by *Mycobacterium paratuberculosis*.
“Paratuberculosis can significantly impact dairy farm profitability.”
“Research is ongoing to develop effective treatments for paratuberculosis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tu'). This is typical for words of Latin origin, but influenced by morphological structure.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable. ra — Open syllable. tu — Closed syllable, stressed. ber — Closed syllable. cu — Closed syllable. lo — Open syllable. sis — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the consonant-vowel boundary. Consonants preceding a vowel form the onset, and the vowel and following consonants form the rime.
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on morphological structure and common English stress patterns for words of Latin/Greek origin.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- The 'tu' syllable receives primary stress, influencing the overall rhythm of the word.
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