erythroblastosis
Syllables
er-y-thro-blas-to-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌɛrɪθroʊˈblæstəʊsɪs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
erythro- + blast- + -osis
Erythroblastosis is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into six syllables: er-y-thro-blas-to-sis. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('blas-'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, accommodating consonant clusters and diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
A hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by Rh-factor incompatibility between the mother and the fetus.
“The baby was diagnosed with erythroblastosis and required a blood transfusion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('blas-').
Syllables
er — Open syllable, vowel sound.. y — Open syllable, vowel sound.. thro — Open syllable, diphthong.. blas — Closed syllable, consonant blend.. to — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. sis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are structured around a vowel nucleus (the rime) preceded by optional consonants (the onset).
Vowel Nuclei
Vowel sounds, including diphthongs, form syllable nuclei.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters can begin or end syllables.
- The 'y' acting as a vowel.
- The schwa sound in 'to-' is a reduced vowel.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters.
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