semipathological
Syllables
se-mi-pa-tho-lo-gi-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌsemiːpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
semi- + path + -o-log-ical
The word 'semipathological' is divided into seven syllables: se-mi-pa-tho-lo-gi-cal. It's an adjective derived from Latin and Greek roots, meaning partially diseased. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant rules, with the final syllable containing a consonant cluster.
Definitions
- 1
Exhibiting some, but not all, of the characteristics of a pathological condition; partially diseased or abnormal.
“His behavior was described as semipathological, showing signs of obsession but not a full-blown disorder.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('se').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. tho — Open syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. gi — Open syllable.. cal — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Initial Syllable Rule
The first syllable often follows the vowel-consonant rule, even if it results in a short syllable.
Final Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a word often form a separate syllable.
- The 'semi-' prefix can create a slight pause, but is still considered part of the first syllable.
- Vowel length in 'semi' can vary.
- Pronunciation of 'path' can vary between /pæθ/ and /pɑːθ/.
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