desiodothyroxine
Syllables
de-si-o-do-thy-ro-xine
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːsaɪoʊdoʊθaɪˈroʊksɪn/
Stress
0101011
Morphemes
de- + iodo- + thyroxine
Desiodothyroxine is divided into seven syllables (de-si-o-do-thy-ro-xine) based on the vowel peak principle. It's a noun derived from Greek roots, referring to a thyroid hormone. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification is consistent with standard English rules, despite the word's complexity.
Definitions
- 1
A synthetic thyroid hormone, a derivative of thyroxine, with one iodine atom removed.
“Desiodothyroxine levels were monitored during the treatment.”
syn:T3 precursorant:Thyroxine (T4)
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ro'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('de').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. do — Open syllable.. thy — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. xine — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel.
- The word's complex morphology due to its scientific origin.
- Potential regional variations in the pronunciation of /θ/.
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