peronosporaceous
Syllables
per-o-no-spo-ra-ceous
Pronunciation
/ˌpɛrənoʊspɔːˈreɪʃəs/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
pero- + -nospor- + -aceous
The word 'peronosporaceous' is divided into six syllables: per-o-no-spo-ra-ceous. It's an adjective of Greek and Latin origin, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, considering vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns, as well as suffix separation.
Definitions
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Relating to or resembling the genus *Peronospora*, a group of oomycete plant pathogens causing downy mildew.
“The peronosporaceous lesions were visible on the grape leaves.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra' in 'ra-ceous').
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable. o — Open syllable. no — Open syllable. spo — Closed syllable. ra — Open syllable. ceous — Closed syllable
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