photosensitivity
Syllables
pho-to-sen-si-ti-vi-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊsenˈsɪtɪvɪti/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
photo- + sens- + -ity
Photosensitivity is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable (/ˌfoʊtoʊsenˈsɪtɪvɪti/). It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, denoting extreme sensitivity to light. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and diphthong rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme sensitivity to light.
“The patient experienced severe photosensitivity after the medication.”
“Photosensitivity can be a symptom of lupus.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). Secondary stress on the second syllable ('to').
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. sen — Open syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed, stressed syllable.. vi — Closed syllable.. ty — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally stay within the same syllable.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of vowel quality and consonant clusters.
- The presence of multiple suffixes adds to the complexity.
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