pseudoparthenogenesis
Syllables
pseu-do-par-the-no-ge-ne-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuːdoʊˌpɑːθɪnoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
pseudo- + partheno- + -genesis
Pseudoparthenogenesis is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules. It's a complex term denoting a specific type of reproduction.
Definitions
- 1
A form of reproduction in which offspring develop from unfertilized eggs, mimicking true parthenogenesis but involving some genetic contribution from a male.
“The researchers observed pseudoparthenogenesis in a species of lizard.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('no'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Greek-derived prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, diphthong.. do — Open syllable, diphthong.. par — Open syllable.. the — Open syllable.. no — Open syllable, diphthong.. ge — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable.. sis — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-C Rule
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Vowel-C-C Rule
A vowel followed by two consonants typically forms a syllable boundary.
Consonant-C Rule
A consonant followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable boundary.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to pronunciation variations.
- The 'gn' digraph may pose a challenge for some speakers.
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