ultrametamorphism
Syllables
ul-tra-me-ta-mor-phi-sm
Pronunciation
/ˌʌl.trəˌme.təˈmɔr.fɪ.zəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
ultra + morph + ism
The word 'ultrametamorphism' is divided into seven syllables: ul-tra-me-ta-mor-phi-sm. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mor'). It's a noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, denoting an extreme form of metamorphism. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-nucleus-coda structure.
Definitions
- 1
A hypothetical extreme form of metamorphism involving changes in the chemical composition of rocks.
“The geologist hypothesized the existence of ultrametamorphism in the deepest parts of the Earth's crust.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mor'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes, with the stress shifting towards the root.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ʌ'. tra — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', nucleus 'ə', coda 'r'. me — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'e'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ə'. mor — Closed syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'r', primary stress. phi — Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'ɪ'. sm — Closed syllable, onset 'z', nucleus 'ə', coda 'm'
Word Parts
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Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Each syllable is formed by a consonant onset, a vowel nucleus, and an optional consonant coda.
Vowel Break
Vowels generally separate syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters (e.g., 'tr', 'sm') are maintained within syllables.
- The 'sm' coda is a common but potentially challenging sequence.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical in English pronunciation.
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