histopathologist
Syllables
his-to-pa-tho-lo-gist
Pronunciation
/ˌhɪstoʊpəˈθɒlədʒɪst/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
histo- + path- + -ologist
Histopathologist is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('tho'). It's composed of Greek-derived morphemes: 'histo-' (tissue), 'path-' (disease), and '-ologist' (one who studies). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime and vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
A doctor specializing in the microscopic study of tissues to diagnose disease.
“The histopathologist examined the biopsy sample.”
“She is a renowned histopathologist at the university hospital.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tho').
Syllables
his — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. pa — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. tho — Open syllable, diphthong.. lo — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. gist — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially if followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on sonority.
- Schwa reduction is common but included for formal analysis.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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