hyperprognathous
Syllables
hy-per-prog-na-thous
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərproʊɡˈnæθəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
hyper- + prognath- + -ous
The word 'hyperprognathous' is a five-syllable adjective of Greek origin. It's divided as hy-per-prog-na-thous, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The 'gn' cluster is treated as a single unit. The word describes a projecting jaw.
Definitions
- 1
Having a projecting jaw; characterized by a prominent mandible.
“The fossil exhibited a hyperprognathous jaw structure.”
ant:retrognathic
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. prog — Closed syllable.. na — Open syllable.. thous — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-C Rule
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound.
Vowel-C-C Rule
When a vowel is followed by two or more consonants, the syllable break usually occurs after the first consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'gn' cluster is a potential point of variation, but its established pronunciation dictates its inclusion within the 'na' syllable.
- The word's Greek origin influences its pronunciation and syllabification.
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