rhynchocephalous
Syllables
rhyn-cho-ceph-a-lous
Pronunciation
/ˌrɪŋkoʊˈsɛfələs/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
rhyncho- + cephal- + -ous
The word 'rhynchocephalous' is divided into five syllables: rhyn-cho-ceph-a-lous. It is derived from Greek and Latin roots, functioning as an adjective. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ceph'). The first syllable has secondary stress.
Syllables
rhyn — Open syllable, initiated by a consonant cluster.. cho — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ceph — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. lous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable (e.g., 'cho', 'ceph').
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
A vowel followed by a consonant cluster also forms a syllable (e.g., 'ceph', 'lous').
Single Vowel
A single vowel constitutes a syllable (e.g., 'a').
- The 'rh' digraph is treated as a consonant cluster initiating the first syllable.
- The vowel sequence 'eo' in 'cephalous' is resolved as a diphthong within a syllable.
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