paleoanthropologist
Syllables
pa-le-o-an-thro-po-log-i-st
Pronunciation
/ˌpeɪlioʊænθrəˈpɑlədʒɪst/
Stress
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Morphemes
paleo- + anthrop- + -ologist
Paleoanthropologist is a nine-syllable word (pa-le-o-an-thro-po-log-i-st) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's composed of the Greek-derived prefix 'paleo-', root 'anthrop-', and suffix '-ologist'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
A scientist who studies the origins and prehistory of humans.
“The paleoanthropologist discovered a new hominid fossil.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('thro' in 'anthropo').
Syllables
pa — Open, unstressed syllable.. le — Open, unstressed syllable.. o — Open, unstressed syllable.. an — Open, unstressed syllable.. thro — Open, stressed syllable.. po — Open, unstressed syllable.. log — Closed, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. st — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
- The 'eo' diphthong in 'paleo' is a relatively uncommon sequence.
- The 'i' before 'st' is often reduced to a schwa in casual speech.
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