pseudohermaphroditism
Syllables
pseu-do-her-ma-phro-di-tism
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuː.doʊ.hɜː.məˈfrɒd.ɪ.tɪ.zəm/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
pseudo + hermaphrodit + ism
The word 'pseudohermaphroditism' is divided into six syllables: pseu-do-her-ma-phro-di-tism. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tism'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'hermaphrodit-', and the suffix '-ism'.
Definitions
- 1
The condition of having ambiguous or mixed sexual characteristics.
“The patient was diagnosed with pseudohermaphroditism after genetic testing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tism'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('pseudo').
Syllables
pseudo — Open syllable, initial stress.. her — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. phro — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. tism — Closed syllable, primary stress.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes create a complex structure.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'pseudo-' may exist.
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