photosensitivity
Syllables
pho-to-sen-si-ti-vi-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
photo- + sens- + -ity
Photosensitivity is divided into seven syllables: pho-to-sen-si-ti-vi-ty. It's a noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard open/closed syllable rules and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
An abnormal sensitivity to light.
“The patient reported experiencing extreme photosensitivity after the medication.”
“Photosensitivity can be a symptom of certain autoimmune diseases.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti' in 'tivi-ty').
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. sen — Closed syllable.. si — Open syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. vi — Open syllable.. ty — Coda syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple vowels require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The consistent application of open/closed syllable rules and preservation of consonant clusters ensure accurate division.
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