nucleohyaloplasm
Syllables
nu-cle-o-hy-a-lo-plasm
Pronunciation
/ˌnjuːkli.oʊhaɪ.əloʊˈplæz.əm/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
nucleo- + hyalo- + -plasm
Nucleohyaloplasm is a seven-syllable noun (nu-cle-o-hy-a-lo-plasm) with primary stress on the final syllable. It's a compound word of Greek and Latin origin, and its syllabification follows standard English rules, similar to related terms like cytoplasm and protoplasm.
Definitions
- 1
The clear, viscous part of the cytoplasm of certain cells, such as amoebas, containing dissolved nutrients and waste products.
“The nucleohyaloplasm was observed under a microscope.”
“Changes in the nucleohyaloplasm can indicate cellular stress.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'plasm'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
nu — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. cle — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. o — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. hy — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. a — Open syllable, schwa nucleus.. lo — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. plasm — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda, primary stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Coda Rule
Consonants following a vowel form a syllable coda.
Avoid Cluster Splitting
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Assignment Rule
In compound nouns, the final element often receives primary stress.
- The word's rarity limits documented pronunciation variations.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.