multituberculate
Syllables
mul-ti-tu-ber-cu-late
Pronunciation
/ˌmʌltɪˈtjuːbərkjuːleɪt/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
multi- + tubercul- + -ate
The word 'multituberculate' is divided into six syllables: mul-ti-tu-ber-cu-late. It is derived from Latin roots and functions as an adjective or noun. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling the multituberculates, an extinct order of early mammals characterized by having multiple tubercles (cusps) on their molars.
“The paleontologist studied the multituberculate fossils.”
- 1
An animal belonging to the order Multituberculata.
“The multituberculate dentition is a key feature of this extinct group.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/tjuː/), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, weak vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, short vowel.. tu — Open syllable, diphthong.. ber — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.. cu — Open syllable, diphthong.. late — Closed syllable, diphthong.
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- The word's length and complex structure require careful consideration of vowel quality and consonant clusters.
- The diphthongs play a crucial role in syllable formation.
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