macracanthorhynchus
Syllables
ma-cra-can-thor-hyn-chus
Pronunciation
/ˌmæk.rəˈkæn.θɔr.hɪŋ.kəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
macro- + acantho- + -rhynchus
The word 'macracanthorhynchus' is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules, with some consideration for the unusual '-rhyn-' sequence. It refers to a genus of parasitic worms.
Definitions
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A genus of parasitic worms (Acanthocephala) characterized by a retractable proboscis armed with spines.
“*Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus* is a common parasite of birds and mammals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('thor').
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cra — Open syllable, vowel reduced to schwa.. can — Open syllable, clear vowel sound.. thor — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. hyn — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɪ/.. chus — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries.
- The '-rhyn-' sequence is an uncommon English syllable structure.
- Potential vowel reduction in '-can-' to a schwa /ə/.
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