penecontemporaneous
Syllables
pe-ne-con-tem-po-ra-ne-ous
Pronunciation
/ˌpiːniːˌkɒntɪmˈpɔːreɪniəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
pene- + contempor- + -aneous
The word 'penecontemporaneous' is an adjective of Latin origin, divided into eight syllables: pe-ne-con-tem-po-ra-ne-ous. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-CVC and CVC rules, with diphthongs remaining within a single syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Existing or occurring almost at the same time; nearly contemporary.
“The archaeological findings were penecontemporaneous with the historical records.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tem'). The stress pattern is ˌpiːniːˌkɒntɪmˈpɔːreɪniəs.
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ne — Open syllable, vowel sound.. con — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. tem — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. po — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ra — Open syllable, diphthong.. ne — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ous — Open syllable, vowel sound.
Word Parts
pene-
Latin origin, meaning 'almost' or 'nearly'. Adjectival prefix.
contempor-
Latin origin (*com-* 'with' + *tempus* 'time'). Relating to existing or occurring in the same period of time.
-aneous
Latin origin, adjectival suffix forming adjectives denoting possession of a quality or characteristic.
Similar Words
Vowel-CVC Rule
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant forms a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
- The word's length and unusual morphemic structure require careful consideration of vowel sequences.
- The 'eo' sequence is treated as a diphthong.
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