pseudomultilocular
Syllables
pseu-do-mul-ti-lo-cu-lar
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːdoʊˌmʌltɪˈloʊkjuːlər/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
pseudo- + multi-loc- + -ular
The word 'pseudomultilocular' is divided into seven syllables based on the vowel-following consonant rule. It consists of the prefix 'pseudo-', roots 'multi-' and 'loc-', and the suffix '-ular'. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllabification is consistent with similar words sharing morphemes or suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Having or resembling multiple chambers or compartments; not truly multilocular.
“The cyst appeared pseudomultilocular on the ultrasound, leading to further investigation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('lo'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, onset cluster. do — Open syllable. mul — Closed syllable. ti — Open syllable. lo — Open syllable. cu — Closed syllable. lar — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant Division
Consonants following vowels generally form a syllable break.
Onset Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are treated as part of the syllable onset.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of the vowel-following consonant rule.
- The presence of consonant clusters doesn't alter the basic syllabification pattern.
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