hematocytotripsis
Syllables
he-ma-to-cy-to-trip-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌhem.ə.toʊ.saɪ.troʊˈsɪs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hemato- + cyto- + -sis
Hematocytotripsis is a seven-syllable noun (he-ma-to-cy-to-trip-sis) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's of Greek origin, formed from morphemes relating to blood and cells, and its syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules.
Definitions
- 1
The separation of red blood cells from a mixture, typically in a laboratory setting.
“The technician performed a hematocytotripsis to analyze the blood sample.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('to' in 'cytotripsis').
Syllables
he — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'iː'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ə'. to — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'əʊ' (diphthong). cy — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'aɪ' (diphthong). to — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'əʊ' (diphthong). trip — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'ɪp'. sis — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'ɪs'
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Consonant Clusters
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Diphthongs
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- The word's rarity and technical nature may lead to slight pronunciation variations.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters is typical for words of Greek origin.
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