pericardiophrenic
Syllables
pe-ri-car-di-o-phre-nic
Pronunciation
/ˌpɛrɪˈkɑːdi.oʊˈfrɛnɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
peri- + phren- + -ic
The word 'pericardiophrenic' is a complex adjective of Greek origin. It is syllabified as pe-ri-car-di-o-phre-nic, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('o'). The word follows standard English syllabification rules, with the exception of the 'ph' digraph being pronounced as /f/.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the pericardium and the diaphragm.
“The pericardiophrenic angle was examined for fluid accumulation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('o'). The stress pattern is typical for complex medical terms.
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ri — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. car — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. di — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. phre — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. nic — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound unless blocked by a consonant cluster.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowel sounds within a single syllable) form a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/ in British English.
- Vowel length can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
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