hermaphroditical
Syllables
her-ma-phro-di-ti-cal
Pronunciation
/hɜːrməˈfrɒdɪtɪkəl/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
hermaphro- + hermaphro- + -ditical
The word 'hermaphroditical' is divided into six syllables: her-ma-phro-di-ti-cal. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's a complex word morphologically derived from Greek roots, with the suffix '-dical' indicating an adjectival form. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-coda and consonant-coda rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or possessing both male and female characteristics; having both reproductive organs.
“The plant exhibited hermaphroditical features.”
“The creature was described as hermaphroditical in ancient texts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/ˈfrɒdɪ/).
Syllables
her — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. phro — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. di — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Syllables can end with a consonant.
Diphthong-Coda Rule
Diphthongs can form the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant-Cluster Rule
Consonants can cluster at the end of a syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of the unusual prefix 'hermaphro-' are the main considerations.
- Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel sounds in the unstressed syllables.
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