periodontologist
Syllables
pe-ri-o-don-tol-o-gist
Pronunciation
/ˌpɪəriədɒnˈtɒlədʒɪst/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
peri- + odont- + -logist, -ist, -al
Periodontologist is a seven-syllable noun with Greek origins, meaning a gum specialist. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing based on onset-rime structure and vowel-consonant patterns, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
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A dentist specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the gums and structures supporting the teeth.
“My periodontologist recommended a deep cleaning.”
“She is a highly respected periodontologist in the field.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tol'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('pe').
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, initial syllable. ri — Open syllable. o — Open syllable, vowel as a syllable. don — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset. tol — Open syllable. o — Open syllable, vowel as a syllable. gist — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel as a Syllable
Single vowels often form their own syllables.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or rime.
- The word's length and complex consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The vowel sounds in 'period' are relatively stable in GB pronunciation.
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