endocrinologists
Syllables
en-do-cri-nol-o-gists
Pronunciation
/ˌɛndoʊkrɪˈnɑːlədʒɪsts/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
endo- + crino- + -logists
Endocrinologists is a six-syllable noun (en-do-cri-nol-o-gists) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, and its syllabification adheres to standard English phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Doctors specializing in the endocrine system, which includes glands that produce hormones.
“The endocrinologists diagnosed her with hypothyroidism.”
“Patients with diabetes are often referred to endocrinologists.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nol'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, onset consonant.. do — Open syllable, onset consonant.. cri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. nol — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. o — Open syllable, onset consonant.. gists — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
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- The syllable 'nol' is somewhat uncommon but follows permissible English phonotactics.
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