dermatosiophobia
Syllables
der-ma-to-si-o-pho-bi-a
Pronunciation
[ˌdɜːrmətəˌsoʊˈfoʊbiə]
Stress
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Morphemes
derma- + -tosi- + -phobia
The word *dermatosiophobia* is a noun denoting a fear of skin diseases. It is divided into four syllables: der-ma-to-si-o-pho-bi-a, with stress on the fourth syllable ('pho-'). Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
An obsessive fear of skin diseases or having skin problems.
“She suffered from dermatosiophobia and constantly checked her skin for blemishes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pho-').
Syllables
der-ma- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. to-si- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. o-pho- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. bi-a — Open syllable. No exceptions.
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Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
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