chlorophyllaceous
Syllables
chlor-o-phyll-a-ceous
Pronunciation
/ˌklɔːrəˈfɪləsiəs/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
chloro- + phyll- + -aceous
The word 'chlorophyllaceous' is an adjective of Greek and Latin origin, meaning 'greenish'. It is divided into five syllables: chlor-o-phyll-a-ceous, with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Containing or resembling chlorophyll; green.
“The chlorophyllaceous algae thrived in the sunlight.”
“The chlorophyllaceous tissues of the plant were vibrant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('phyll'), indicated by '1'. The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed, indicated by '0'.
Syllables
chlor — Open syllable, stressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. phyll — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ceous — Closed syllable, stressed.
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