intercostobrachial
Syllables
in-ter-cos-to-bra-chi-al
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˌkɒstoʊˈbreɪkiəl/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
inter- + brachi- + -al
The word 'intercostobrachial' is an adjective of Latin origin, divided into seven syllables: in-ter-cos-to-bra-chi-al. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows CV and VC rules, accounting for consonant clusters. It describes the region between the ribs and the arm.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the space between the ribs and the arm.
“The patient experienced pain in the intercostobrachial region.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('brei'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. cos — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. to — Open syllable.. bra — Open syllable, diphthong.. chi — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. al — Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables generally form around a vowel sound, with any preceding consonants forming the onset.
Vowel-Coda (VC)
When a vowel is followed by a consonant at the end of a syllable, it forms a closed syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally split to maintain pronounceability, adhering to sonority sequencing principles.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes necessitate a careful application of syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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