hyperbrachycephalic
Syllables
hy-per-bra-chy-ce-phal-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌbrækiˈsɛfəlik/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
hyper- + cephal- + -ic
The word 'hyperbrachycephalic' is a seven-syllable adjective of Greek origin, meaning 'having an abnormally short skull'. It is divided into hy-per-bra-chy-ce-phal-ic, with primary stress on the 'ce' syllable. The syllabification follows standard US English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division, with consideration for digraph pronunciations.
Definitions
- 1
Having an abnormally short skull.
“The dog breed is known for its hyperbrachycephalic skull shape.”
“Hyperbrachycephalic individuals may experience breathing difficulties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ce').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. bra — Open syllable.. chy — Closed syllable.. ce — Open syllable, stressed.. phal — Open syllable.. ic — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables typically end at vowel sounds.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables begin with a consonant followed by a vowel.
Stress Placement
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ph' and 'ch' digraphs require knowledge of their standard pronunciations.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of vowel quality and consonant cluster pronunciation.
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