chamaesiphonaceae
Syllables
cha-mae-si-pho-na-ceae
Pronunciation
/ˌkæmiːsɪfoʊˈneɪsiː/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
chamae- + siphon- + -aceae
The word 'chamaesiphonaceae' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('na'). It's derived from Greek and Latin roots and follows standard English syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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A family of small, herbaceous flowering plants, typically growing in damp habitats.
“Species within the *Chamaesiphonaceae* family are often found in shaded, moist environments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na').
Syllables
cha — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mae — Open syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. pho — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable, primary stress.. ceae — Open syllable, final syllable.
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