enteropathogenic
Syllables
en-ter-o-path-o-gen-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌɛntər.oʊ.pæθ.əˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
entero- + patho- + -genic
The word 'enteropathogenic' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable. It's a complex adjective derived from Greek roots, describing a bacterial cause of diarrhea. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel peaks and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or caused by enteropathogenic bacteria, especially *Escherichia coli*, which cause diarrhea in infants and young children.
“Enteropathogenic *E. coli* is a common cause of infant diarrhea.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('gen'). The first, second, fourth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable.. path — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable.. gen — Closed syllable.. ic — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Closed Syllable Preference
Syllables are closed by consonants when possible.
- The 'path' syllable could potentially be divided as 'pa-th', but 'path' is more common.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
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