micropaleontologist
Syllables
mi-cro-pa-le-on-tol-o-gist
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.ˌpæl.i.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
Stress
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Morphemes
micro- + paleonto- + -logist
The word 'micropaleontologist' is divided into eight syllables: mi-cro-pa-le-on-tol-o-gist. It's a noun composed of Greek-derived morphemes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with potential for vowel reduction and flapping in certain pronunciations.
Definitions
- 1
A scientist who studies microscopic fossils.
“The micropaleontologist identified several new species of foraminifera.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('o' in 'o-logist').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. cro — Open syllable, diphthong.. pa — Open syllable.. le — Open syllable, potential vowel reduction.. on — Closed syllable.. tol — Closed syllable, potential flapping of /t/.. o — Open syllable, schwa.. gist — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V
Syllable breaks occur between vowels when separated by a consonant.
Vowel-C
Syllable breaks occur after a vowel followed by a consonant.
C-V-C
Syllable breaks occur between vowels when surrounded by consonants.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential flapping of /t/ to [ɾ] in American English.
- Possible schwa reduction in 'paleo'.
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