peritrochanteric
Syllables
pe-ri-tro-chan-te-ric
Pronunciation
/ˌpɛrɪtroʊˈkæntərɪk/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
peri- + trochanter- + -ic
The word 'peritrochanteric' is a six-syllable adjective of Greek origin. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('te'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and dividing between consonants and vowels. The 'tr' and 'ch' clusters pose no significant challenges.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the region around the trochanter of the femur (hip bone).
“The patient presented with peritrochanteric pain.”
“Peritrochanteric bursitis is a common condition.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('te'), following the general rule for penultimate stress in words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, initial consonant. ri — Closed syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant. tro — Open syllable, diphthong. chan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset. te — Open syllable, schwa vowel. ric — Closed syllable, final consonant
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and the vowel-containing rime.
Maximizing Onsets
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Division
When no clear onset exists, dividing between consonants and vowels.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllable division rules. The 'tr' and 'ch' clusters are handled as standard onsets.
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