antistreptococcus
Syllables
an-ti-strep-to-coc-cus
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌstrep.toˈkoʊ.kəs/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
anti- + strepto- + -ococcus
The word 'antistreptococcus' is divided into six syllables: an-ti-strep-to-coc-cus. It's a noun with Greek origins, denoting a genus of bacteria. Primary stress falls on 'to'. Syllabification follows standard VC and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or denoting a genus of spherical or ovoid bacteria, typically occurring in pairs or chains, and including many pathogenic species.
“The patient tested positive for antistreptococcus bacteria.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('to'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('an').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable. ti — Closed syllable. strep — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable, stressed. coc — Open syllable. cus — Closed syllable
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress and Syllable Weight
Stressed syllables influence syllable division.
- The length of the word and multiple morphemes require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
- Vowel clusters are common and do not pose significant challenges.
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