epizootiologically
Syllables
ep-i-zoo-ti-o-log-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɛpɪˌzuːtiəˈlɑdʒɪkli/
Stress
010010010
Morphemes
epi- + zoo- + -ically
The word 'epizootiologically' is divided into nine syllables: ep-i-zoo-ti-o-log-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots, relating to the study of animal diseases. Syllabification follows standard VCV and CVC rules, with considerations for vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the study of animal diseases, especially those affecting large populations.
“The outbreak was investigated epizootiologically to determine its source.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-lɔdʒ-').
Syllables
ep — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. i — Open syllable, reduced vowel. zoo — Open syllable. ti — Closed syllable. o — Open syllable. log — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable, reduced vowel. cal — Closed syllable. ly — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllable division generally occurs before the vowel in a sequence of VCV.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllable division generally occurs after the vowel in a sequence of CVC.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The sequence '-tiol-' is somewhat unusual.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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