pseudomultilocular
Syllables
pseu-do-mul-ti-lo-cu-lar
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuːdoʊˌmʌltɪˈloʊkjʊlə(r)/
Stress
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Morphemes
pseudo- + locul- + -ar
The word 'pseudomultilocular' is divided into seven syllables: pseu-do-mul-ti-lo-cu-lar. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo'). The word is of Latinate origin with Greek prefixation, and functions as an adjective. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
Having or resembling multiple small cavities or compartments; not truly multilocular.
“The pseudomultilocular cyst appeared complex on ultrasound.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo'). This follows the pattern of stressing the penultimate syllable in Latinate words, with the root syllable receiving prominence.
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, initial stress potential.. do — Open syllable, unstressed.. mul — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, primary stress.. cu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lar — Closed syllable, unstressed. /r/ may be non-rhotic.
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many initial consonants as possible in a syllable (e.g., 'pseu' rather than 'ps-eu').
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, dictating the division points.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to consonant clusters.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Non-rhoticity of the final /r/ in some GB English accents.
- The sequence /kjʊ/ is a common diphthong, but can be subject to slight elision.
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