syphilodermatous
Syllables
sy-phi-lo-der-ma-tous
Pronunciation
/sɪˌfɪloʊdərˈmætəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
syphilo- + dermo- + -ous
The word 'syphilodermatous' is divided into six syllables (sy-phi-lo-der-ma-tous) based on the onset-rime principle, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, relating to syphilis and skin disease.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling syphilis and a skin disease.
“The patient presented with a *syphilodermatous* rash.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('mat' in 'der-ma-tous').
Syllables
sy — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. phi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. der — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Each syllable contains an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
Vowel sounds are the nucleus of each syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are permitted within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters.
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