hemimetamorphous
Syllables
he-mi-me-ta-mor-phous
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛmɪˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
hemi- + meta-morph + -ous
Hemimetamorphous is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning 'half-change-form-having the quality of'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
Undergoing or characterized by incomplete metamorphosis.
“The insect exhibited a hemimetamorphous life cycle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mor'). The first, second, third, fourth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
he — Open syllable, initial syllable. mi — Closed syllable. me — Open syllable. ta — Open syllable. mor — Closed syllable. phous — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables generally separate around vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided around vowels when consonants surround them.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes create a complex structure.
- The vowel sequences require careful consideration for accurate syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables by some speakers.
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