spondylolisthetic
Syllables
spon-dylo-lis-the-tic
Pronunciation
/ˈspɒn.dɪ.loʊ.lɪs.θɪk/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
spondylo- + list- + -ic
The word 'spondylolisthetic' is a five-syllable adjective of Greek and Latin origin. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lis'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-coda structure, but the complex consonant clusters require careful analysis.
Definitions
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Relating to or affected by spondylolisthesis (a condition in which one vertebra slips forward over the one below).
“The patient was diagnosed with a spondylolisthetic deformity.”
“Spondylolisthetic changes were observed on the X-ray.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lis').
Syllables
Spon — Open syllable, onset 'sp', rime 'on'. dylo — Open syllable, onset 'dy', rime 'lo'. lis — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'is', coda 's', primary stress. the — Open syllable, onset 'th', rime 'i'. tic — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ik', coda 'k'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Coda Structure
Syllables can also be identified by the presence of a vowel sound, followed by any consonant sounds (coda).
- Complex consonant clusters ('sp', 'dy', 'th') require careful consideration.
- The word's length and uncommon vowel sequence present a challenge for syllabification.
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