trachelooccipital
Syllables
tra-che-lo-oc-ci-pi-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌtræk.ɪˈloʊ.ɒk.sɪˈpɪt.əl/
Stress
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Morphemes
trachelo- + occipit- + -al
The word 'trachelo-occipital' is divided into seven syllables: tra-che-lo-oc-ci-pi-tal. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the neck and the back of the head; specifically, referring to a muscle or ligament connecting these regions.
“The trachelo-occipital fascia provides support to the posterior neck.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pi').
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. che — Closed syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. oc — Closed syllable.. ci — Closed syllable.. pi — Closed syllable.. tal — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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