chlamydobacteriaceae
Syllables
chla-my-do-bac-te-ri-a-ceae
Pronunciation
/klæmɪdoʊbækˈtɪriəsi/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
chlamydo- + bacteri- + -aceae
The word 'chlamydobacteriaceae' is a complex noun denoting a bacterial family. It is syllabified as chla-my-do-bac-te-ri-a-ceae, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Its morphemic structure reveals Greek and Latin origins, and its syllabification follows standard US English rules regarding vowel clusters, digraphs, and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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A family of Gram-negative bacteria, typically obligate intracellular parasites, causing various diseases in humans and animals.
“Research focuses on the pathogenesis of *Chlamydobacteriaceae* infections.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri').
Syllables
chla — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. my — Diphthong, open syllable. do — Open syllable. bac — Open syllable. te — Closed syllable. ri — Open syllable. a — Open syllable, schwa sound. ceae — Open syllable, digraph 'ae'
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Rule
Syllables are divided after the first consonant in a VCC pattern.
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are divided after the consonant in a VC pattern.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs remain within the same syllable.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs are treated as a single vowel sound and remain within the same syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The 'ae' digraph is a key consideration, as it represents a single vowel sound.
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