calcaneoastragalar
Syllables
cal-ca-ne-o-as-tra-ga-lar
Pronunciation
/ˌkæl.ki.ni.oʊˈæs.træ.ɡə.lər/
Stress
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Morphemes
calcane + astraga + lar
The word 'calcaneoastragalar' is an eight-syllable adjective derived from Latin and Greek roots. Syllabification follows vowel and morpheme boundary rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It describes a relationship between the heel and ankle bones.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or pertaining to both the calcaneus (heel bone) and the astragalus (ankle bone).
“The calcaneoastragalar joint was examined for signs of arthritis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('lar').
Syllables
cal — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed, connecting vowel.. as — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.. lar — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often occurs at morpheme boundaries.
- The word's length and rarity may lead to slight variations in pronunciation and syllabification.
- The connecting vowel 'o' is a common feature in Latin-derived medical terms.
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