tarsometatarsal
Syllables
tar-so-me-ta-tar-sal
Pronunciation
/ˌtɑːsoʊməˈtɑːrsəl/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
tarso- + tars- + -al
The word 'tarso-metatarsal' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, maximizing onsets where possible. The word's structure is influenced by its Greek and Latin morphemic origins.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both the tarsus (ankle) and metatarsus (foot).
“The tarso-metatarsal joint was injured during the football match.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/tɑː/). Secondary stress is on the first syllable (/tar/).
Syllables
tar — Open syllable, stressed. so — Open syllable, unstressed, contains a diphthong. me — Open syllable, unstressed. ta — Open syllable, unstressed. tar — Open syllable, stressed. sal — Closed syllable, unstressed
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary.
Maximize Onsets
Preference given to including consonants in the onset of the following syllable when possible.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The presence of the diphthong /oʊ/ in 'so' influences the syllable's phonetic realization.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels.
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