antihemagglutinin
Syllables
an-ti-he-mag-glu-ti-nin
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌheməɡlʌtɪˈnɪn/
Stress
0101011
Morphemes
anti- + hemagglutinin
The word 'antihemagglutinin' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-he-mag-glu-ti-nin. Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('nin'). It's a compound noun with a prefix 'anti-' and a root 'hemagglutinin'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
An antibody or other substance that opposes the action of hemagglutinins.
“The virus's antihemagglutinin properties prevented it from infecting the cells.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nin').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. he — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. mag — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. glu — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. nin — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible consonant cluster.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of onset maximization and vowel reduction.
- The /ɡl/ cluster is permissible but requires clear articulation.
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