blepharochromidrosis
Syllables
ble-pha-ro-chro-mi-dro-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌblɛf.ə.roʊ.kroʊ.mɪˈdroʊ.sɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
blepharo- + chro-midro- + -sis
Blepharochromidrosis is a complex noun of Greek origin. It is syllabified as ble-pha-ro-chro-mi-dro-sis, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and syllable nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
A rare condition characterized by the secretion of colored sweat from the eyelids.
“The patient was diagnosed with blepharochromidrosis after experiencing colored sweat from her eyelids.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dro' in 'midro').
Syllables
ble — Open syllable, onset cluster. pha — Open syllable. ro — Open syllable. chro — Open syllable, onset cluster. mi — Closed syllable. dro — Open syllable, primary stress. sis — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
Syllable Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must have a vowel sound (nucleus).
Vowel-Following Consonant
Consonants following vowels typically form the onset of the next syllable.
- The word's length and uncommon morphemes make it a challenging case, but standard English syllabification rules apply consistently.
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