propionibacteria
Syllables
pro-pi-o-ni-bac-te-ri-a
Pronunciation
/proʊˌpɪɒniˌbækˈtɪəriə/
Stress
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Morphemes
pro- + pionio- + -bacteria
Propionibacteria is a noun of Greek and Latin origin, referring to a genus of bacteria. It's divided into eight syllables: pro-pi-o-ni-bac-te-ri-a, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('bac'). The word follows standard English syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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A genus of bacteria, many species of which are commonly found on human skin and in the gut. They are known for their role in acne development and cheese production.
“Studies have shown a correlation between *propionibacteria* and the severity of acne.”
“*Propionibacteria* are used in the production of Emmental cheese.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bac'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the other syllables.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, diphthong. pi — Closed syllable, short vowel. o — Open syllable, short vowel. ni — Closed syllable, short vowel. bac — Closed syllable, short vowel, primary stress. te — Open syllable, short vowel. ri — Closed syllable, short vowel. a — Open syllable, schwa
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided after the first consonant in VCC patterns (e.g., 'bac').
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after the consonant (e.g., 'pi', 'ni').
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open (e.g., 'pro', 'o').
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowel sounds make syllabification challenging.
- The scientific nature of the term means pronunciation may vary among non-specialists.
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