pathologicohistological
Syllables
pa-tho-log-i-co-his-to-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌpæθəloʊdʒɪkoʊhɪstəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
patho- + logic + -ical
The word 'pathologicohistological' is divided into ten syllables (pa-tho-log-i-co-his-to-log-i-cal) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('co') and secondary stress on the third ('log'). It's a complex adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots, relating to the study of disease in tissues. Syllabification follows standard US English rules of vowel-consonant division and consonant blend separation.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study of the causes and development of disease in tissues.
“The pathologicohistological analysis revealed cancerous cells.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('co'), and secondary stress on the third syllable ('log'). Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pa — Open, unstressed syllable.. tho — Open, unstressed syllable.. log — Closed, stressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. co — Open, secondary stressed syllable.. his — Closed, unstressed syllable.. to — Open, unstressed syllable.. log — Closed, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. cal — Closed, stressed syllable.
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Stress Placement
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- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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