hypochondriacism
Syllables
hy-po-chon-dri-a-cism
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəkɒnˈdriːəsɪzəm/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
hypo- + chondr- + -ia
Hypochondriacism is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable (/ˈdriː/). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries. The word is of Greek origin, composed of the prefix 'hypo-', root 'chondr-', and suffixes '-ia' and '-cism'.
Definitions
- 1
A preoccupation with ill health; an excessive worry about having a serious illness.
“His hypochondriacism led him to constantly seek medical attention.”
“The therapist helped her overcome her hypochondriacism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dri'). The stress pattern is indicative of the word's length and complex morphology.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. po — Open syllable. chon — Closed syllable. dri — Closed syllable. a — Open syllable, schwa. cism — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, a syllable break typically occurs between the vowels.
Vowel-C Rule
A single vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
C-V-C Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Vowel Alone Rule
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The historical origins of the morphemes also inform the division.
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