cholesteatomatous
Syllables
cho-les-te-a-to-ma-tous
Pronunciation
/ˌkoʊlɪˌstee.ətoʊˈmeɪ.təs/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
chole- + steato- + -oma-tous
The word 'cholesteatomatous' is a seven-syllable adjective of Greek and Latin origin. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, resulting in the division cho-les-te-a-to-ma-tous. It describes a condition related to a cholesteatoma.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling a cholesteatoma.
“The patient presented with a cholesteatomatous cyst.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, initial onset.. les — Open syllable, initial onset.. te — Open syllable, initial onset.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. ma — Open syllable, diphthong.. tous — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but maintained within syllables in this case.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are formed around an onset and a rime.
- The word's length and complex morphology present challenges for syllabification.
- The vowel sequences and consonant clusters require careful consideration.
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