hypercholesteremic
Syllables
hy-per-cho-les-te-re-mic
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈkɒlɪstərɛmɪk/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hyper- + cholesterol- + -emic
The word 'hypercholesteremic' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-cho-les-te-re-mic. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('re'). It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'hyper-', root 'cholesterol-', and suffix '-emic'. Syllable division follows standard English (GB) rules of vowel-consonant separation and consonant cluster splitting.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by an abnormally high level of cholesterol in the blood.
“He was diagnosed with a hypercholesteremic condition.”
“The doctor recommended a diet for hypercholesteremic patients.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('re'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. cho — Closed syllable.. les — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. re — Open syllable.. mic — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster separates vowels, the cluster is typically split to create syllables.
Vowel Reduction
Unstressed syllables often exhibit vowel reduction, affecting pronunciation but not syllable division.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowel sounds require careful attention to syllable division.
- The pronunciation of the vowel sounds in unstressed syllables can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
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