antistreptococcic
Syllables
an-ti-strep-to-coc-cic
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌstrɛptoʊkɒˈsɪk/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
anti- + coc- + -ic
The word 'antistreptococcic' is divided into six syllables: an-ti-strep-to-coc-cic. It's an adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning 'effective against streptococci'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cic'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules, accommodating complex consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or effective against streptococci bacteria.
“The antistreptococcic medication effectively treated the infection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cic').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. strep — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants, complex consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. coc — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. cic — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables typically begin with a consonant sound.
Complex Consonant Clusters
US English allows for complex consonant clusters within syllables, especially in words of Greek or Latin origin.
Stress Placement
Penultimate syllable stress is common in words ending in '-ic'.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it an exception to simpler syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple schwas adds complexity.
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