dibothriocephalus
Syllables
di-bo-thri-o-ce-pha-lus
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪboʊθriːoʊˈsɛfələs/
Stress
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Morphemes
di- + bothrio- + -cephalus
The word 'dibothriocephalus' is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant blends. Primary stress falls on the final syllable. Its complex structure necessitates treating vowel clusters as single units for natural syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
A genus of tapeworms, typically parasitic in fish and reptiles.
“ *Dibothriocephalus latus* is a common tapeworm found in freshwater fish.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('lus'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the preceding syllables.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. bo — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. thri — Open syllable, consonant blend onset.. o — Open syllable, vowel-only.. ce — Open syllable, consonant-initial.. pha — Open syllable, consonant-initial.. lus — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound when followed by another vowel sound.
Consonant-V
A syllable can end with a consonant sound when followed by a vowel sound.
Consonant-V-Consonant
A syllable can end with a consonant sound when surrounded by consonant sounds.
Consonant Blend-V-C
Consonant blends (like 'th', 'str') are treated as a single onset.
- The word's length and Greek origin make it an exception to typical English syllable patterns.
- Vowel clusters are treated as single units to avoid unnatural syllable divisions.
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