hypsothermometer
Syllables
hy-ps-o-ther-mo-me-ter
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpsoʊθɜːrˈmɒmɪtər/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
hyps- + therm- + -ometer
The word 'hypsothermometer' is divided into six syllables: hy-ps-o-ther-mo-me-ter. It's a noun composed of Greek-derived morphemes indicating a device for measuring high temperature. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the 'hy' cluster being a minor exception due to its origin.
Definitions
- 1
An instrument for measuring abnormally high body temperature.
“The doctor used a hypsothermometer to confirm the patient's hyperthermia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mo'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. pso — Open syllable, diphthong. ther — Open syllable. mo — Open syllable, diphthong. me — Open syllable. ter — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Words with VCV sequences are typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables often end in a vowel sound, creating a CV pattern.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can end in a consonant sound, creating a CVC pattern.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
- The initial 'hy' cluster is a potential exception but is accepted due to the word's Greek origin.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
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