autoopthalmoscope
Syllables
au-to-op-thal-mos-cope
Pronunciation
/ˌɔː.toʊ.ˌɒf.θæl.məˈskoʊp/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
auto- + ophthalm- + -scope
The word 'auto-ophthalmoscope' is divided into six syllables: au-to-op-thal-mos-cope. It's a compound noun with Greek roots, stressed on the fourth syllable ('mos'). Syllabification follows vowel-coda and consonant-vowel rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and the compound structure.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for examining the interior of the eye.
“The ophthalmologist used an auto-ophthalmoscope to examine the retina.”
syn:ophthalmoscope
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mos').
Syllables
au — Open syllable, vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, vowel sound.. op — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. thal — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. mos — Stressed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. cope — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress often falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Greek origin.
- The compound nature of the word requires treating 'auto-' as a single unit.
- The 'th' digraph is treated as a single phoneme for syllabification purposes.
- The stress pattern is crucial for distinguishing the syllables.
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