hemimetamorphosis
Syllables
he-mi-me-ta-mor-pho-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛmɪmɪˈtɑːrməfoʊsɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
hemi- + metamorph- + -osis
Hemimetamorphosis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's derived from Greek morphemes indicating an incomplete transformation. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A type of insect metamorphosis in which the young resemble the adults but lack fully developed wings and reproductive organs, undergoing gradual changes through molting.
“Grasshoppers exhibit hemimetamorphosis, with nymphs gradually developing into adults.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/tɑːr/), creating a strong-weak stress pattern.
Syllables
he — Open syllable, initial vowel. mi — Closed syllable, short vowel. me — Open syllable, short vowel. ta — Open syllable, long vowel. mor — Open syllable, long vowel. pho — Open syllable, diphthong. sis — Closed syllable, short vowel
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