philothaumaturgic
Syllables
phil-o-thau-ma-tur-gic
Pronunciation
/ˌfɪləθɔːməˈtɜːdʒɪk/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
philo- + thaumaturgy + -ic
The word 'philothaumaturgic' is divided into six syllables: phil-o-thau-ma-tur-gic. It's derived from Greek roots and suffixes, functioning as an adjective. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) CV and CVC rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by a love of marvels or wonders; fond of magic or the supernatural.
“The philothaumaturgic atmosphere of the old manor house captivated her.”
“He was a philothaumaturgic scholar, always seeking out the hidden mysteries of the world.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tur'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the other syllables.
Syllables
phil — Open syllable, CV structure.. o — Open syllable, vowel alone.. thau — Open syllable, CVC structure with diphthong.. ma — Open syllable, CV structure.. tur — Open syllable, CVC structure.. gic — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Each syllable contains a consonant followed by a vowel.
Vowel Alone
A single vowel can constitute a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can be formed with a consonant, vowel, and consonant.
- The 'th' digraph functions as a single phoneme /θ/. The 'au' diphthong is a common sound combination. The length of the word influences stress placement.
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