sanguinocholeric
Syllables
san-gui-no-chol-er-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌsæŋ.ɡwɪ.noʊ.ˈkɒl.ər.ɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
sanguino- + choleric-
The word 'sanguinocholeric' is divided into six syllables: san-gui-no-chol-er-ic. It's a compound adjective formed from Latin and Greek roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or exhibiting both sanguine and choleric temperaments; ruddy-faced and easily angered.
“His sanguinocholeric disposition made him a formidable opponent in debates.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('chol'). The stress pattern is typical for compound words in English.
Syllables
san — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. gui — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. no — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. chol — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. er — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable is divided after the vowel.
- The 'gu' digraph can sometimes present a challenge, but functions as /ɡw/ in this case.
- The word's uncommon nature may lead to slight pronunciation variations.
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