deoxyribonuclease
Syllables
de-ox-y-ri-bo-nu-cle-ase
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːɒksɪraɪboʊnjuːkliːeɪz/
Stress
00010001
Morphemes
deoxy- + ribonucle- + -ase
Deoxyribonuclease is a complex noun with seven syllables (de-ox-y-ri-bo-nu-cle-ase). Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'). The word is composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin/Greek root, and a Greek suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of DNA, breaking the phosphodiester bonds within the DNA backbone.
“The researchers used deoxyribonuclease to digest the DNA sample.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ox — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ri — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. bo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nu — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. cle — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ase — Closed syllable, final syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
English syllable division generally avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless absolutely necessary.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered 'open' and are often preferred.
- Pronunciation of 'deoxy' can vary, potentially affecting perceived syllable boundaries.
- Rapid articulation of 'ribo' may lead to syllable blending.
- Regional variations in vowel sounds (e.g., American vs. British English).
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