platystencephalic
Syllables
pla-tys-ten-ceph-a-lic
Pronunciation
/ˌplætiˌstɛnˈsɛfəlɪk/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
platy- + stence- + -cephalic
The word 'platystencephalic' is divided into six syllables: pla-tys-ten-ceph-a-lic. It's a Greek-derived adjective meaning 'flat-headed', with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. Syllable division follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for the word's morphological structure.
Definitions
- 1
Having a flattened braincase; relating to a brain with a flattened shape.
“The anthropologist noted the platystencephalic skull.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('ceph'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ic'.
Syllables
pla — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tys — Closed syllable, contains a reduced vowel.. ten — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ceph — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a fricative.. a — Open, unstressed syllable, schwa vowel.. lic — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in -ic often have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's Greek origins contribute to its unusual syllable structure.
- The 'stence' sequence is not typical of native English words.
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