pseudohydrophobia
Syllables
pseu-do-hy-dro-pho-bi-a
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuː.doʊ.haɪ.droʊˈfoʊ.bi.ə/
Stress
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Morphemes
pseudo- + hydro- + -phobia
Pseudohydrophobia is a complex noun derived from Greek roots. It is syllabified as pseu-do-hy-dro-pho-bi-a, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('pho-'). Syllable division follows the vowel-following consonant rule and maximizes onsets. The word's morphology and pronunciation are relatively consistent within GB English.
Definitions
- 1
A false or irrational fear of water.
“His pseudohydrophobia prevented him from enjoying swimming.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pho-'). Stress recedes from the beginning of the word due to the multiple prefixes.
Syllables
pseu- — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'juː'. do- — Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'oʊ'. hy- — Open syllable, onset 'h', diphthong 'aɪ'. dro- — Open syllable, onset 'dr', vowel 'oʊ'. pho- — Stressed, open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'oʊ'. bi- — Open syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'i'. a- — Unstressed, open syllable, schwa 'ə'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, unless the vowel is part of a diphthong or followed by a consonant cluster that must remain intact.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable to avoid stranded consonants.
- The pronunciation of 'pseudo-' can vary slightly, but /sjuː/ is standard in GB English.
- The word is a noun and does not inflect, so syllable division and stress remain consistent.
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