pathomorphological
Syllables
pa-tho-mor-pho-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌpæθoʊmɔːrfoʊˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
patho- + morph- + -ological
The word 'pathomorphological' is divided into seven syllables: pa-tho-mor-pho-log-i-cal. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('log'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'patho-', the root 'morph-', and the suffix '-ological'. The syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, with vowels often forming individual syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study of the structural and functional changes in tissues and organs caused by disease.
“The pathomorphological features of the tumor were indicative of a malignant growth.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('log'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-logical'.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'ə'. tho — Open syllable, onset 'θo', rime 'oʊ'. mor — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ɔːr'. pho — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'oʊ'. log — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ɒdʒ', primary stress. i — Open syllable, vowel only. cal — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'əl
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel as Syllable
A single vowel can constitute a syllable on its own (e.g., 'i').
- The pronunciation of 'a' in 'patho-' can vary regionally (/æ/ or /ə/).
- The 'th' consonant cluster is a common initial cluster but can have slight regional pronunciation variations.
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