urethroblennorrhoea
Syllables
ure-thro-blen-no-rrhoe-a
Pronunciation
/ˌjuːrɪθroʊblɛnəˈrɒriə/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
urethr- + blenn- + -ea
The word 'urethroblennorrhea' is divided into six syllables: ure-thro-blen-no-rrhoe-a. Primary stress falls on 'rrhoe'. It's a noun of Greek origin, denoting a urethral discharge. Syllabification follows vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules, with the geminate 'rr' maintained due to its etymological roots.
Definitions
- 1
A purulent discharge from the urethra, typically caused by gonococcal infection.
“The patient was diagnosed with urethroblennorrhea and prescribed antibiotics.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('rrhoe'). This is typical for longer words of Greek origin, where stress often falls on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
ure — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. thro — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. blen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. no — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. rrhoe — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster. Primary stress.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in longer words of Greek origin.
- The geminate 'rr' is retained due to Greek origin.
- The word's length and morphology influence stress placement.
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