pseudohermafrodite
Syllables
pseu-do-her-ma-fro-di-te
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuːdoʊhɜːrmæfrədaɪt/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
pseudo- + hermaphrodite
The word 'pseudohermaphrodite' is divided into seven syllables: pseu-do-her-ma-fro-di-te. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma'). It consists of the Greek prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'hermaphrodite', and no suffix. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person or animal having both male and female reproductive organs or characteristics.
“The genetic condition resulted in a pseudohermaphrodite individual.”
syn:intersex
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Greek-derived prefixes and roots.
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, onset cluster /ps/.. do — Open syllable.. her — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. fro — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable, diphthong.. te — Open syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel After Consonant
A vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable following any preceding consonants.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The word's length and complex morphology may lead to pronunciation variations.
- The 'herm' sequence is not typical of native English words but is accepted due to Greek origin.
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