phytoteratologist
Syllables
phy-to-te-ra-tol-o-gist
Pronunciation
/ˌfaɪtoʊˌtɛrəˈtɒlədʒɪst/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
phyto- + tolo- + -logist
The word 'phytoteratologist' is divided into seven syllables: phy-to-te-ra-tol-o-gist. It's a noun denoting a specialist in plant-induced birth defects, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A specialist in the study of plant-induced birth defects or teratogenic effects of plants.
“The phytoteratologist presented her research on the effects of certain herbs during pregnancy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tol').
Syllables
phy — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. te — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable, schwa sound.. tol — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. gist — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.
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