trichoepithelioma
Syllables
tri-cho-e-pi-the-li-o-ma
Pronunciation
/ˌtrɪkoʊˌɛpɪθiˈlioʊmə/
Stress
01001011
Morphemes
tricho- + epithelio- + -oma
The word 'trichoepithelioma' is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables: tri-cho-e-pi-the-li-o-ma. Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('ma'). It consists of the prefix 'tricho-', the root 'epithelio-', and the suffix '-oma', denoting a benign tumor related to hair follicles and epithelial tissue.
Definitions
- 1
A benign tumor derived from hair follicles and epithelial tissue.
“The dermatologist diagnosed a trichoepithelioma on the patient's forehead.”
“Multiple trichoepitheliomas were observed during the skin examination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('ma'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('tri'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed (secondary stress).. cho — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. e — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. pi — Open syllable.. the — Open syllable, contains a voiceless dental fricative.. li — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ma — Open syllable, final syllable, primary stress.
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Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The word's length and uncommonness may lead to slight variations in pronunciation and syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible in rapid speech.
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