dermatosclerosis
Syllables
der-ma-to-scle-ro-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌdɜːrmətoʊsklɪˈroʊsɪs/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
dermato- + -sclero- + -osis
Dermatosclerosis is a six-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Syllabification follows the Onset-Rime principle, with open and closed syllables, diphthongs, and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A chronic connective tissue disease characterized by hardening and thickening of the skin.
“The patient was diagnosed with dermatosclerosis.”
“Dermatosclerosis can cause significant discomfort and disability.”
syn:scleroderma
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈroʊ/), and secondary stress on the first syllable (/dɜːr/).
Syllables
der — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ma — Open syllable, single vowel.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. scle — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. sis — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided based on the vowel nucleus and surrounding consonants.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are allowed at the beginning and end of syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
- The presence of multiple vowel sounds and consonant clusters requires careful application of the rules.
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