pharyngotonsillitis
Syllables
pha-ryn-go-ton-sil-li-tis
Pronunciation
/ˌfæɾɪŋɡoʊtɒnˈsɪlɪtɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
pharyngo- + tonsill- + -itis
Pharyngotonsillitis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('sil'). It's formed from Greek and Latin roots indicating inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils.
“The patient was diagnosed with pharyngotonsillitis.”
“Her symptoms included a fever and pharyngotonsillitis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sil').
Syllables
pha — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ryn — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. go — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ton — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. sil — Closed syllable, stressed.. li — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. tis — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound, with consonants forming the onset and/or rime.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences typically form closed syllables.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/. The vowel sounds may vary slightly based on regional accents.
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