streptotrichosis
Syllables
strep-to-tri-cho-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌstrɛptoʊtrɪˈkoʊsɪs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
strepto- + tricho- + -osis
Streptotrichosis is a noun of Greek origin, divided into five syllables: strep-to-tri-cho-sis. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cho'). The word is composed of the prefix 'strepto-', the root 'tricho-', and the suffix '-osis'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of onset-rime and vowel-coda division.
Definitions
- 1
A fungal infection of the hair shaft, causing breakage and alopecia.
“The veterinarian diagnosed the kitten with streptotrichosis.”
“Treatment for streptotrichosis often involves antifungal medication.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cho'). This is based on the tendency for stress to fall on the penultimate syllable in words of Greek origin.
Syllables
strep — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. to — Open syllable, weak vowel.. tri — Open syllable.. cho — Open syllable, diphthong.. sis — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset-Rime Division
Separating the onset (initial consonant sounds) from the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Coda Division
Identifying syllables based on vowel sounds, with any following consonants forming the coda.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within the onset or coda.
- The word's length and uncommon nature require careful pronunciation, potentially leading to variations in stress or syllable emphasis.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.