zygomaticoauricularis
Syllables
zy-go-ma-ti-co-au-ri-cu-la-ris
Pronunciation
/ˌzaɪɡəˌmætɪkoʊəˌrɪkjʊləˈrɪs/
Stress
0100100101
Morphemes
zygo- + matico- + auricularis
Zygomaticoauricularis is a ten-syllable adjective of Greek and Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant division rules, with some exceptions due to the initial consonant cluster and the word's length. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the zygomatic bone and auricle (ear); pertaining to the muscles of the cheek and ear.
N/A
“The zygomaticoauricularis muscle plays a role in facial expression.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈrɪs/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/ˈzaɪ/).
Syllables
zy — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. go — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ma — Open syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. co — Open syllable, diphthong.. au — Open syllable, diphthong.. ri — Closed syllable.. cu — Closed syllable.. la — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ris — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Blocking
Consonants generally block syllable division, creating closed syllables.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
- Initial 'zy' cluster is an exception to typical English onset structures.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes create a complex syllabic structure.
- Rarity of the word may lead to slight variations in pronunciation and syllabification.
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