trichotillomania
Syllables
tri-cho-til-lo-ma-ni-a
Pronunciation
/ˌtrɪkoʊtɪloʊˈmeɪniə/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
tricho- + tillo- + -mania
Trichotillomania is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, divided as tri-cho-til-lo-ma-ni-a. Primary stress falls on 'ma', with secondary stress on 'tri'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with exceptions for initial consonant clusters and diphthongs.
Definitions
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A mental disorder characterized by the recurrent, irresistible urge to pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other body areas, leading to noticeable hair loss and significant distress or impairment.
“She was diagnosed with trichotillomania at a young age.”
“The therapist specialized in treating trichotillomania and other body-focused repetitive behaviors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('tri').
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cho — Open syllable.. til — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. lo — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, final vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is usually maintained within the syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- Initial 'tr-' cluster is a common exception to the single-consonant onset rule.
- Vowel clusters 'io' and 'ai' are treated as diphthongs.
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