dermatopathology
Syllables
der-ma-to-pa-thol-o-gy
Pronunciation
/ˌdɜːrmətoʊpæθˈɒlədʒi/
Stress
0101101
Morphemes
derma- + patho- + -logy
Dermatopathology is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('path'). Syllabification follows the Onset-Rime structure, with vowel sounds serving as syllable nuclei. The word is composed of Greek-derived morphemes indicating the study of skin diseases.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis of disease by the examination of tissues under a microscope.
“The biopsy was sent to the lab for dermatopathology analysis.”
“She specialized in dermatopathology during her residency.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('path'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('der').
Syllables
der — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ɜːr'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ə'. to — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'oʊ'. pa — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'æ'. thol — Closed syllable, onset 'θ', rime 'ɒl'. o — Open syllable, schwa vowel. gy — Closed syllable, onset 'dʒ', rime 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Each syllable contains an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
Vowel sounds are the nucleus of each syllable.
Closed Syllables
Consonant clusters are permitted at the end of syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it a challenging case for syllabification.
- The presence of multiple morphemes influences the perceived syllable boundaries.
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