pterygomandibular
Syllables
pter-y-go-man-di-bu-lar
Pronunciation
/ˌpterɪɡoʊmænˈdɪbjuːlə(r)/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
pterygo- + mandibular
The word 'pterygomandibular' is a six-syllable adjective of Greek and Latin origin. Stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, but is complicated by consonant clusters and the glide 'y'. It describes anatomical structures relating to the pterygoid process and mandible.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone and the mandible (lower jaw).
“The pterygomandibular ligament connects the pterygoid process to the mandible.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('di'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
pter — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ygo — Open syllable, vowel-coda structure, glide onset.. man — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. di — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. bu — Open syllable, onset-rime structure, glide.. lar — Open syllable, onset-rime structure, potential 'r' reduction.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sounds) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Coda
Syllables can also be identified by the presence of a vowel sound, followed by any coda (final consonant sounds).
- Complex consonant clusters (e.g., 'ptr', 'ndb').
- The glide 'y' in 'ygo'.
- Potential 'r' reduction or elision in the final syllable.
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