pseudohermafroditic
Syllables
pseu-do-her-ma-fro-dit-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌpsuːdoʊhɜːrmæfrəˈdɪtɪk/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
pseudo- + hermaphrodit- + -ic
The word 'pseudohermaphroditic' is a seven-syllable adjective with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from Greek roots and follows standard English syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel-initial syllables and permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling hermaphroditism; falsely hermaphroditic.
“The genetic analysis revealed a pseudohermaphroditic condition.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (/dɪt/). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. do — Open syllable, diphthong.. her — Closed syllable, ending in /r/.. ma — Open syllable.. fro — Open syllable.. dit — Closed syllable, ending in /t/.. ic — Closed syllable, ending in /k/
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables can end in consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are not broken.
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in words of this length.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to varying syllabification attempts.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English phonology.
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