temporomandibular
Syllables
tem-po-ro-man-di-bu-lar
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛmpəroʊˌmændɪbjuːlər/
Stress
1010000
Morphemes
tempor- + mandibul- + -ar
The word 'temporomandibular' is a seven-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ro'). Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns and maximizing onsets. The word's complexity necessitates careful consideration of morphemic structure and phonetic features.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the temporomandibular joint, the joint connecting the jawbone to the skull.
“She suffered from a temporomandibular disorder.”
“The dentist examined her temporomandibular joint.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ro'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('tem').
Syllables
tem — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. po — Open syllable, VC structure.. ro — Open syllable, VC structure.. man — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. di — Open syllable, VC structure.. bu — Closed syllable, CVC structure, containing a diphthong.. lar — Open syllable, VC structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllable division typically occurs after the first consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllable division typically occurs before the consonant.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open and are easily divided.
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel to create valid onsets.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The /juː/ diphthong in 'bu' is a common feature of English.
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