opthalmometrical
Syllables
op-thal-mo-met-ri-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌɒfθæl.məˈmet.rɪ.kəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
opthalmo- + metr- + -ical
The word 'ophthalmometrical' is a six-syllable adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules, with stress on the fourth syllable. The initial consonant cluster /ɒfθ/ is a minor exception, but permissible in English.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the measurement of the eye.
“The ophthalmometrical examination revealed a slight astigmatism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('met'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
op — Open syllable, initial syllable.. thal — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mo — Open syllable.. met — Closed syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. cal — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable when possible.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
- The initial /ɒfθ/ cluster is somewhat unusual but acceptable in English.
- The word's length and complexity necessitate careful application of vowel-consonant division rules.
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