bibliokleptomania
Syllables
bi-bli-o-klep-to-ma-ni-a
Pronunciation
/ˌbɪbli.oʊˌklɛptoʊˈmeɪni.ə/
Stress
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Morphemes
biblio- + klepto- + -mania
Bibliokleptomania is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek roots meaning 'book stealing madness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and dividing between vowel-consonant sounds.
Definitions
- 1
A pathological compulsion to steal books.
“His bibliokleptomania led him to amass a hidden library of stolen first editions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni' in 'mania').
Syllables
bi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bli — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. klep — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. to — Open syllable, single vowel.. ma — Open syllable, single vowel.. ni — Open syllable, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.
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- The word's Greek origins contribute to its complex morphology and pronunciation.
- The vowel sequences (-io-, -ea-) require careful consideration during syllabification.
- The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ia'.
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