pseudoeripeatous
Syllables
pseu-do-er-i-pe-a-tous
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuːdoʊˌerɪsɪˈpelətəs/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
pseudo- + erysipelas + -ous
The word 'pseudoerysipelatous' is divided into seven syllables: pseu-do-er-i-pe-a-tous. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pel'). It's a complex adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots, with syllabification following standard English phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Resembling or characteristic of erysipelas; having a red, inflamed appearance.
“The rash had a pseudoerysipelatous appearance, causing the doctor concern.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('pel').
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, vowel digraph.. do — Open syllable, diphthong.. er — Open syllable.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. pe — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa.. tous — Closed syllable, suffix.
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Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
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- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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