perissodactylous
Syllables
pe-ris-so-dac-ty-lous
Pronunciation
/pəˈrɪsəʊdæktɪləs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
peri- + dactyl- + -ous
Perissodactylous is a seven-syllable adjective meaning 'having an odd number of toes.' Stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with open and closed syllables alternating. The word's morphemic structure reveals its Greek and Latin origins.
Definitions
- 1
Having an odd number of toes on each foot.
“Horses are perissodactylous mammals.”
“The perissodactylous animals adapted well to the grasslands.”
syn:odd-toedant:artiodactylous
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('so'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and origin.
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ris — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. so — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dac — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. ty — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lous — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided around a vowel surrounded by consonants.
Initial Syllable
The first syllable is often treated as a unit.
- Vowel clusters are common and don't pose significant challenges.
- The word's length requires careful application of the rules.
- Regional pronunciation variations might slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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