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pseudohermaphroditism

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
21 characters
English (US)
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8syllables

pseudohermaphroditism

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

pseu-do-her-ma-phro-di-ti-sm

Pronunciation

/ˈsuːdoʊˌhɜːrməˈfrɒdɪtɪzəm/

Stress

10001001

Morphemes

pseudo- + hermaphrodit- + -ism

Pseudohermaphroditism is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with some exceptions for initial consonant clusters and morphemic boundaries. It is derived from Greek roots and describes a condition of atypical sex characteristics.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A condition in which a person is born with sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female.

    “The genetic testing revealed a case of pseudohermaphroditism.”

    syn:Intersexuality

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('phro'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('pseu').

Syllables

8
pseu/psuː/
do/doʊ/
her/hɜːr/
ma/mə/
phro/ˈfrɒ/
di/dɪ/
ti/tɪ/
sm/zəm/

pseu — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. do — Open syllable.. her — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. phro — Closed syllable, primary stress.. di — Open syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. sm — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

pseudo-

Greek origin, meaning 'false' or 'not genuine', negating function.

root

hermaphrodit-

Greek origin, derived from Hermaphroditus, relating to possessing both male and female characteristics.

suf

-ism

Greek origin, denoting a state, condition, or doctrine.

Similar Words

pho­to­gra­phybi­o­lo­gypsy­cho­lo­gy

Vowel-Consonant (VC)

Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.

Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)

Syllables are often divided before a consonant cluster following a vowel.

Consonant Blend Retention

Consonant blends are generally kept within the same syllable.

Morphemic Boundaries

Syllable boundaries often align with morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).

  • The initial 'ps-' cluster is an exception to the typical consonant cluster separation rule.
  • The 'ti' sequence is often treated as a single unit.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/5/2025

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