orthodolichocephalic
Syllables
or-tho-do-li-cho-ce-pha-lic
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːrθoʊdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfælɪk/
Stress
00100011
Morphemes
ortho- + dolicho- + -ic
orthodolichocephalic is a complex adjective of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables: or-tho-do-li-cho-ce-pha-lic. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding vowel hiatus.
Definitions
- 1
Having a relatively long and narrow skull.
“The anthropologist noted the orthodolichocephalic features of the skull.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ce-pha-lic'). Secondary stress on the 'do' syllable.
Syllables
or — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. tho — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant cluster.. do — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. cho — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. ce — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. pha — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. lic — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Avoid Hiatus
Avoid separating vowels into different syllables unless absolutely necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a syllable contains a single vowel followed by a consonant, the syllable typically ends at that consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, attempting to keep affricates and digraphs together.
- The word's length and complexity make it prone to mis-syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the syllable boundaries.
- The presence of multiple Greek roots adds to the complexity.
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