anthropodeoxycholic
Syllables
an-thro-po-de-ox-y-cho-lic
Pronunciation
/ˌænθrəpoʊdiːˈɒksɪˌkoʊlɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
anthropo- + deoxycholic + -ic
Anthropodeoxycholic is a complex adjective of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables: an-thro-po-de-ox-y-cho-lic. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-coda formation, with consideration for diphthongs and semi-vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or derived from human bile.
“Anthropodeoxycholic acid levels were measured in the patient's serum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ɒksɪ/). Secondary stress is on the first syllable (/æn/). The stress pattern follows typical English stress rules for multi-syllabic words.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable. thro — Closed syllable, diphthong. po — Open syllable, diphthong. de — Open syllable, long vowel. ox — Closed syllable. y — Open syllable, long vowel. cho — Open syllable, diphthong. lic — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-rich rime.
Vowel-Coda
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with any following consonants forming the coda.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Closed syllables ending in a consonant.
Diphthong Resolution
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The word's length and uncommon nature make it prone to mispronunciation.
- The 'de' sequence could potentially be divided as 'd-e', but the vowel cluster and stress pattern dictate 'de'.
- The 'y' functions as a semi-vowel, creating a syllable on its own.
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