adrenocorticotropic
Syllables
ad-re-no-cor-ti-co-trop-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌædreɪnoʊˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈtrɒpɪk/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
adreno- + cortico- + -trop-
The word 'adrenocorticotropic' is divided into eight syllables: ad-re-no-cor-ti-co-trop-ic. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('trop'). It's a complex adjective derived from Latin and Greek roots, relating to the adrenal cortex. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with consideration for diphthongs and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or affecting the adrenal cortex; stimulating the adrenal cortex.
“Adrenocorticotropic hormone is crucial in stress response.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('trop'). This is typical for words ending in '-ic' in English.
Syllables
ad — Open syllable, onset 'ad'. re — Open syllable, onset 're', diphthong. no — Open syllable, onset 'no', diphthong. cor — Open syllable, onset 'cor', r-colored vowel. ti — Closed syllable, onset 'ti'. co — Open syllable, onset 'co', diphthong. trop — Closed syllable, onset 'trop'. ic — Closed syllable, onset 'ic'
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