ultrametamorphism
Syllables
ul-tra-me-ta-mor-phism
Pronunciation
/ˌʌl.trəˌme.təˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
ultra- + morph- + -ism
The word 'ultrametamorphism' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-me-ta-mor-phism. It comprises the prefix 'ultra-', roots 'meta-' and 'morph-', and the suffix '-ism'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mor'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, accommodating consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A profound or complete change in form or structure; a transformation beyond the usual or expected degree of metamorphism.
“The geological event resulted in an ultrametamorphism of the rock strata.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mor'). The stress pattern reflects the word's length and morphological complexity.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. me — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. mor — Closed syllable, stressed.. phism — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Allowance
English allows consonant clusters at the beginning and end of syllables.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress is assigned based on word length and morphological structure.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- Standard English pronunciation handles consonant clusters without significant issues.
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