ultrabrachicefalic
Syllables
ul-tra-bra-chi-ce-fal-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˈbrækiˌsɛfælɪk/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
ultra- + brachy- + -cephalic
The word 'ultrabrachycephalic' is divided into seven syllables: ul-tra-bra-chi-ce-fal-ic. Primary stress falls on 'bra', and secondary stress on 'ul'. It's morphologically complex, built from Greek and Latin roots, and follows standard English syllable division rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or having a head that is relatively short and broad.
“The bulldog is an ultrabrachycephalic breed.”
“Ultrabrachycephalic skulls are often associated with certain genetic conditions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bra'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('ul').
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by schwa.. bra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by diphthong. Primary stressed syllable.. chi — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. ce — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. fal — Open syllable, consonant followed by diphthong.. ic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel + Consonant (liquid consonant)
Syllables are divided after the vowel when followed by a liquid consonant (l, r).
Consonant Cluster + Vowel
Syllables are divided after the vowel when preceded by a consonant cluster.
Consonant + Vowel + Consonant
Syllables are divided between the vowel and the final consonant.
Consonant + Vowel
Syllables are divided after the vowel.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters require careful application of the rules.
- The secondary stress on the first syllable is a result of the word's length and morphological structure.
- Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
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