otorhonolaryngologic
Syllables
o-to-rho-no-lar-yn-go-log-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊtoʊˌraɪnoʊˌlærɪŋˈɡɑːlədʒɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
oto- + rhino-laryngo- + -logic
The word 'otorhinolaryngologic' is divided into nine syllables: o-to-rho-no-lar-yn-go-log-ic. It's a complex adjective of Greek and Latin origin, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-CVC and consonant-vowel rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and larynx.
“The otorhinolaryngologic specialist examined my throat.”
“She is undergoing otorhinolaryngologic testing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gic' in 'logic').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel sound. to — Open syllable, diphthong. rho — Open syllable, vowel sound. no — Open syllable, vowel sound. lar — Open syllable, vowel sound. yn — Closed syllable, vowel sound. go — Open syllable, vowel sound. log — Closed syllable, vowel sound. ic — Closed syllable, vowel sound
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following the vowel being grouped with that syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
When a consonant cluster is encountered, the syllable division often occurs before the first vowel.
- The length and complexity of the word necessitate careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple prefixes and suffixes requires identifying the morphemic boundaries to ensure accurate division.
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