triskaidekaphobia
Syllables
tri-ska-i-de-ka-pho-bi-a
Pronunciation
/ˌtrɪskəˌdeɪdəˈfoʊbiə/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
tris- + kai-deka + -phobia
Triskaidekaphobia is an eight-syllable noun meaning 'fear of the number thirteen'. It's syllabified as tri-ska-i-de-ka-pho-bi-a, with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. The word is morphologically complex, derived from Greek and Latin roots, and its syllabification adheres to standard English phonological rules, prioritizing the preservation of consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme or irrational fear of the number thirteen.
“Her triskaidekaphobia prevented her from staying on the thirteenth floor of the hotel.”
“Many people with triskaidekaphobia avoid scheduling important events on Friday the 13th.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('pho').
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. ska — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. i — Open syllable, single vowel. de — Open syllable, diphthong. ka — Closed syllable. pho — Open syllable, diphthong. bi — Open syllable. a — Open syllable, schwa
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on sonority.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or a vowel-like sound like a diphthong).
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
- The preservation of consonant clusters is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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