perifolliculitis
Syllables
pe-ri-fol-li-cu-li-tis
Pronunciation
/ˌpɛrɪfoʊlɪˈkjuːlɪtɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
peri- + follicul- + -itis
Perifolliculitis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the Greek prefix 'peri-', the Latin root 'follicul-', and the Greek suffix '-itis'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the hair follicles.
“The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with perifolliculitis.”
“Proper hygiene can help prevent perifolliculitis.”
syn:Folliculitis
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tis'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('pe').
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. fol — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. cu — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. tis — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with maximal onsets (e.g., 'fol' rather than 'fo-l').
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
- The word is relatively uncommon, and pronunciation may vary slightly.
- The 'peri-' prefix can sometimes be reduced to /pə/.
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