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dolichocephalism

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6 syllables
16 characters
English (US)
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6syllables

dolichocephalism

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

do-li-cho-ce-pha-lism

Pronunciation

[doʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfəlɪzəm]

Stress

00001

Morphemes

do- + -cephal- + -ism

The word 'dolichocephalism' is a noun relating to having a long head. It is divided into five syllables: do-li-cho-ce-pha-lism, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('lism'). Syllabification follows standard English rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Relating to or having a long head.

    “Dolichocephalism is a characteristic found in certain human populations.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the fifth syllable ('lism')

Syllables

5
do-li-[do.li]
-cho-[t͡ʃo]
-ce-[se]
-pha-[fa]
-lism[lɪzəm]

do-li- — Open syllable (CV).. -cho- — Open syllable (CV).. -ce- — Open syllable (CV).. -pha- — Open syllable (CV).. -lism — Closed syllable (CVC).

Word Parts

pre

do-

Greek origin

root

-cephal-

Greek origin, meaning 'head'

suf

-ism

Denotes a doctrine, belief, or characteristic.

Similar Words

bra­chy­ce­pha­lismme­so­ce­pha­lismma­cro­ce­pha­ly

Open and Closed Syllables

Syllable division based on vowel-consonant (CV) or vowel (V) patterns, identifying open and closed syllables.

  • The word 'dolichocephalism' is of Greek origin and follows standard English syllabification rules.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025

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