trichostrongylid
Syllables
tri-cho-strong-y-lid
Pronunciation
/ˌtrɪkoʊˈstrɒŋɡjəlaɪd/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
tricho- + strongyl- + -id
The word 'trichostrongylid' is a noun of Greek origin, divided into five syllables: tri-cho-strong-y-lid. Primary stress falls on 'strong'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with the 'y' functioning as a glide attached to the preceding syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A nematode parasite of the intestinal tract of vertebrates, especially ruminants.
“The veterinarian identified a trichostrongylid infection in the sheep.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('strong').
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cho — Open syllable.. strong — Closed syllable, primary stress.. y — Weak syllable, glide.. lid — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Glide Syllable Rule
Weak syllables containing glides are often attached to the preceding syllable.
- The word's length and unusual combination of Greek morphemes make it a challenging case for syllabification.
- The stress pattern is somewhat atypical for words of Greek origin, but is justified by the prominence of the 'strong' syllable.
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