macroglobulinemia
Syllables
ma-cro-glo-bu-li-ne-mi-a
Pronunciation
/ˌmæk.rəʊ.ɡlɒb.juː.lɪˈniː.mi.ə/
Stress
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Morphemes
macro- + globulin + -emia
Macroglobulinemia is divided into eight syllables: ma-cro-glo-bu-li-ne-mi-a. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('li'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'macro-', the root 'globulin', and the suffix '-emia'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, favoring open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A rare blood cancer characterized by the overproduction of macroglobulin.
“The patient was diagnosed with macroglobulinemia.”
“Treatment options for macroglobulinemia are limited.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('li'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity in English.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. cro — Open syllable, unstressed.. glo — Open syllable, unstressed.. bu — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Open Syllable Preference
English favors open syllables (ending in a vowel sound) whenever possible.
- Potential alternative division of 'globulin' as 'glob-u-lin', though 'glo-bu-lin' is more common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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