streptotrichosis
Syllables
strep-to-tri-cho-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌstrɛptoʊtrɪˈkoʊsɪs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
strepto- + tricho- + -osis
Streptotrichosis is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The word is composed of Greek-derived morphemes indicating a hair-related condition.
Definitions
- 1
A fungal infection of the hair, characterized by the formation of nodules along the hair shaft.
“The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with streptotrichosis.”
“Streptotrichosis can cause significant hair loss in affected animals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cho'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress, indicated by a reduced vowel sound.
Syllables
strep — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. tri — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cho — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. sis — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless they can be naturally divided by a vowel sound.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
- The length and uncommon morphemes of the word.
- The 'str' and 'tr' consonant clusters are common in English and do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
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