hyperthyroidization
Syllables
hy-per-thy-roid-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪdɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
hyper- + thyroid- + -ization
The word 'hyperthyroidization' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-thy-roid-i-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('za'). It's a noun formed from Greek roots, denoting the process of becoming hyperthyroid. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
The process of becoming hyperthyroid; the development of an overactive thyroid gland.
“The patient underwent testing to rule out hyperthyroidization.”
ant:Hypothyroidism
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('za'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by r-coloring.. thy — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset, diphthong.. roid — Open syllable, vowel followed by diphthong.. i — Closed syllable, single vowel.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Open syllable, consonant onset, schwa vowel.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the consonant-vowel structure, separating onsets (consonants before the vowel) from rimes (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel as Syllable
A single vowel can constitute a syllable on its own.
- The pronunciation of 'thy' can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
- The 'ization' suffix is consistently pronounced.
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