opthalmologists
Syllables
op-thal-mol-o-gists
Pronunciation
/ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪsts/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
opthalm- + -log- + -ists
The word 'ophthalmologists' is divided into five syllables: op-thal-mol-o-gists, with primary stress on 'mol'. It's a noun derived from Greek and English morphemes, denoting eye doctors. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules and stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Doctors specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders.
“The ophthalmologists recommended laser surgery.”
“She consulted several ophthalmologists before deciding on a treatment plan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mol'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('op').
Syllables
op — Open syllable, unstressed.. thal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mol — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. gists — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Applied to syllables ending in two consonants, such as 'thal' and 'gists'.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Applied to syllables ending in a single consonant, such as 'op' and 'o'.
English Stress Pattern
English typically stresses the third syllable from the end in words of this length and structure.
- Initial 'op-' prefix may be reduced in rapid speech.
- The 'th' cluster is a common source of pronunciation variation but doesn't affect syllabification.
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