pseudoparthenogenisis
Syllables
pseu-do-par-the-no-ge-ni-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːdoʊpɑːrθɪnoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
pseudo- + partheno- + -genesis
The word 'pseudoparthenogenesis' is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, with a phonetic variation in the pronunciation of 'g' before 'e'.
Definitions
- 1
A form of asexual reproduction in which eggs are produced without fertilization, but develop as if they had been.
“Pseudoparthenogenesis is observed in some species of insects and reptiles.”
syn:apomixis
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-gen-').
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable with a complex onset.. do — Open syllable.. par — Open syllable.. the — Open syllable.. no — Open syllable.. ge — Open syllable; 'g' pronounced as /dʒ/.. ni — Open syllable.. sis — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the initial consonant cluster (onset) and the vowel and following consonants (rime).
Vowel-Coda
Syllables generally center around a vowel sound, with consonants following the vowel forming the coda.
- Pronunciation of 'g' as /dʒ/ before 'e'.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects.
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