coccidioidomycosis
Syllables
coc-ci-di-o-i-do-my-co-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒk.sɪ.di.oʊ.ɪ.doʊ.maɪˈkoʊ.sɪs/
Stress
000000101
Morphemes
co- + cidio-idio- + -mycosis
Coccidioidomycosis is a nine-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, with considerations for the initial 'cc' cluster and the word's overall length.
Definitions
- 1
A fungal infection caused by *Coccidioides immitis* or *Coccidioides posadasii*.
“Patients with coccidioidomycosis often experience flu-like symptoms.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('co' in 'my-co-sis').
Syllables
coc — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ci — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. do — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. my — Open syllable, diphthong.. co — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. sis — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
Vowel Cluster Rule
Vowel clusters are often treated as a single nucleus.
- The initial 'cc' cluster is an exception to typical English consonant clusters.
- The length of the word contributes to its complexity.
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