haemagglutinating
Syllables
hae-mag-glu-ti-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌhiːməˈɡlʌtɪneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
haem- + agglutin- + -ating/-ing
The word 'haemagglutinating' is divided into six syllables (hae-mag-glu-ti-nat-ing) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's a complex word of Greek and Latin origin, functioning as an adjective/present participle, and its syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Causing or relating to the clumping together of red blood cells, especially as an immunological reaction.
“The antibody was haemagglutinating the red blood cells.”
“Haemagglutinating viruses can cause serious illness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈɡlʌtɪ/). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hae — Open syllable, diphthong.. mag — Closed syllable.. glu — Open syllable, long vowel.. ti — Closed syllable.. nat — Open syllable, diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.
Word Parts
haem-
From Greek *haima* meaning 'blood'. Indicates relation to blood.
agglutin-
From Latin *agglutinare* meaning 'to glue together'. Core meaning relating to clumping.
-ating/-ing
Present participle/gerund suffix, derived from Latin *-ans, -ens* and English -ing. Forms a present participle, indicating an ongoing action.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is typically maintained within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'haem-' prefix is of Greek origin and its pronunciation can sometimes vary.
- The vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of British English pronunciation.
- The word's length and complexity make it prone to mispronunciation and varying syllable divisions among speakers.
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