eurithermophilic
Syllables
eu-ri-ther-mo-phil-ic
Pronunciation
/jʊˈrɪθərmoʊˈfɪlɪk/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
eu- + phil- + -ic
The word 'eurithermophilic' is a complex adjective of Greek origin. It is divided into six syllables based on the vowel peak principle and consonant assignment rules. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ther'), and secondary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('phil').
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or denoting organisms that thrive in relatively high temperatures.
“Eurithermophilic bacteria are commonly found in hot springs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ther'), and secondary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('phil').
Syllables
eu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ri — Closed syllable.. ther — Open syllable.. mo — Open syllable.. phil — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ic — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Assignment
Consonants are assigned to the syllable whose vowel they are closest to.
- The 'eu' digraph is treated as two separate vowel sounds.
- The 'th' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound /θ/.
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