spondaɪlɑrθroʊkeɪs
Syllables
spon-daɪ-lɑr-θroʊ-keɪs
Pronunciation
/spon.daɪ.lɑr.θroʊ.keɪs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
spondylo- + arthro- + -cace
The word 'spondylarthrocace' is a complex noun of Greek and Neo-Latin origin, divided into five syllables: spon-daɪ-lɑr-θroʊ-keɪs. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and diphthong rules, but the unusual suffix '-cace' presents a unique morphological feature.
Definitions
- 1
A rare genetic disorder characterized by premature fusion of the vertebrae, resulting in a short neck and limited range of motion, often accompanied by joint abnormalities.
“The patient was diagnosed with spondylarthrocace at a young age.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/θroʊ/). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
spon — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. daɪ — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. lɑr — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. θroʊ — Open syllable, consonant followed by a diphthong. Primary stress.. keɪs — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-C
Syllable break after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Diphthong-C
Syllable break after a diphthong followed by a consonant.
Vowel-CC
Syllable break after a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
C-Diphthong
Syllable break after a consonant followed by a diphthong.
- The suffix '-cace' is unusual and doesn't follow typical English suffix patterns.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowel sounds make it prone to mis-syllabification.
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