phytophysiological
Syllables
phy-to-phys-i-o-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌfaɪtoʊˌfɪziːoʊˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
phyto- + physio- + -logical
Phytophysiological is a complex adjective of Greek origin, syllabified as phy-to-phys-i-o-log-i-cal with primary stress on 'log'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and open/closed syllable structures. The word's morphemic structure includes the prefixes 'phyto-' and 'physio-', and the suffix '-logical'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both the plant life and the normal functions of living organisms.
“The phytophysiological effects of the new fertilizer were carefully studied.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('log').
Syllables
phy — Open syllable, diphthong. to — Open syllable, diphthong. phys — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. o — Open syllable, diphthong. log — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. cal — Closed syllable
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