triskaidekaphobes
Syllables
tri-ska-i-de-ka-pho-bes
Pronunciation
/ˌtrɪskəˌdeɪdəˈfoʊbiːz/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
tris- + kai-deka- + -phobes
The word 'triskaidekaphobes' is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into seven syllables: tri-ska-i-de-ka-pho-bes. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and considering vowel clusters.
Definitions
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People who fear the number thirteen.
“The triskaidekaphobes avoided Friday the 13th.”
“Many hotels don't have a 13th floor to appease triskaidekaphobes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('foʊ'), and secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('tri').
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, onset 'tr', vowel 'aɪ'. ska — Closed syllable, onset 'sk', vowel 'ə'. i — Open syllable, vowel 'iː'. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', diphthong 'eɪ'. ka — Closed syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'ə'. pho — Open syllable, onset 'f', diphthong 'oʊ'. bes — Closed syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'iː', coda 'z'
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Vowel-Consonant-Coda (VCC)
Syllables are often divided before a consonant coda.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets.
Single Vowel Rule
A single vowel typically forms a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
- The word's length and unusual combination of Greek and Latin roots make it an exception to typical English syllable patterns.
- The vowel clusters require careful consideration to ensure accurate syllabification.
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