erythrocytolysis
Syllables
e-ryth-ro-cy-to-ly-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌɛrɪθroʊsaɪˈtoʊlɪsɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
erythro- + cyto- + -lysis
Erythrocytolysis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-based nuclei and permissible consonant clusters, influenced by its Greek etymology. It describes the breakdown of red blood cells.
Definitions
- 1
The breakdown of red blood cells, often resulting in the release of hemoglobin.
“The patient was diagnosed with erythrocytolysis after a severe infection.”
syn:Hemolysisant:Erythropoiesis
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (/saɪˈtoʊlɪsɪs/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/ˈɛrɪθroʊ/).
Syllables
e — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ryth — Closed syllable with consonant cluster.. ro — Open syllable.. cy — Closed syllable with diphthong.. to — Open syllable.. ly — Closed syllable.. sis — Closed syllable with consonant cluster.
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Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permitted at the end of a syllable.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables follow an onset-rime structure.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The word's Greek origins influence its pronunciation and syllable structure.
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