macrolepidopterous
Syllables
mac-ro-lep-i-do-pter-ous
Pronunciation
/ˌmækroʊˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərəs/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
macro- + lepidopter- + -ous
Macrolepidopterous is a seven-syllable adjective with Greek and Latin roots. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with considerations for the 'pt' cluster and vowel diphthongization.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or having large wings covered in scales; pertaining to large butterflies or moths.
“The entomologist studied the macrolepidopterous species in the rainforest.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pter'). The stress pattern is weak-strong-weak-weak-weak-strong-weak.
Syllables
mac — Open syllable, stressed.. ro — Open syllable, unstressed.. lep — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. do — Open syllable, unstressed.. pter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless they are easily separable.
- The 'pt' cluster in 'pter' is a potential point of division but is generally treated as a single unit.
- Diphthongization of 'o' in 'ro' and 'do' is a common phonetic feature.
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