pseudohermafroditism
Syllables
pseu-do-her-ma-fro-di-tism
Pronunciation
/pseu̯doermafrodiˈtism/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
pseudo- + hermafrodit- + -ism
The word 'pseudohermafroditism' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel nuclei. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tism'). It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, denoting a condition of ambiguous sexual characteristics. Syllabification follows standard Romanian rules, with no significant exceptions.
Definitions
- 1
The condition of having ambiguous or mixed sexual characteristics.
Pseudohermaphroditism
“Pacientul a fost diagnosticat cu pseudohermafroditism congenital.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tism').
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. do — Open syllable.. her — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. fro — Open syllable.. di — Open syllable.. tism — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they violate sonority principles.
- The 'pseudo' prefix is a common element and doesn't pose unique challenges.
- The 'fr' consonant cluster is permissible in Romanian and doesn't require separation.
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