lentibulariaceous
Syllables
len-ti-bu-la-ri-a-ceous
Pronunciation
/lɛnˌtɪbjuːlɛəriˈeɪʃəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
len- + bulb- + -aceous
The word 'lentibulariaceous' is an eight-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Syllable division follows standard US English rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Its morphemic structure reveals a combination of prefix, root, and suffixes indicating a resemblance to bladderwort plants.
Definitions
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Resembling or relating to the bladderwort family (Lentibulariaceae), a group of carnivorous plants that trap insects in bladder-like structures.
“The lentibulariaceous plants were fascinating to observe.”
“The researcher studied the lentibulariaceous traps.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-a-' in 'ceous').
Syllables
len — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ti — Closed syllable.. bu — Open syllable, semi-vowel.. la — Open syllable.. ri — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa.. ce — Open syllable, diphthong.. ous — Closed syllable.
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