clinicopathologic
Syllables
cli-ni-co-pa-tho-lo-gic
Pronunciation
/ˌklɪnɪkoʊpæθəˈlɒdʒɪk/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
clino- + patho- + -logic
The word 'clinicopathologic' is divided into seven syllables: cli-ni-co-pa-tho-lo-gic. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, considering vowel-consonant sequences, consonant clusters, and diphthongs. It functions primarily as an adjective relating to disease diagnosis.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the examination of diseases through laboratory testing and clinical observation.
“The clinicopathologic findings were consistent with a diagnosis of leukemia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈlɒdʒɪk/). Secondary stress may occur on the first syllable (/ˈklɪnɪkoʊ/).
Syllables
cli — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ni — Open syllable.. co — Open syllable, diphthong.. pa — Open syllable.. tho — Open syllable, diphthong.. lo — Open syllable.. gic — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
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- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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