phytohaemagglutinin
Syllables
phy-to-hae-mag-glu-ti-nin
Pronunciation
/ˌfaɪ.təʊˌhiː.məˈɡlʌ.tɪ.nɪn/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
phyto- + haem- + agglutinin
The word 'phytohaemagglutinin' is divided into seven syllables (phy-to-hae-mag-glu-ti-nin) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'ti'. It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, referring to a toxic plant lectin. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A plant lectin found in many types of beans, particularly kidney beans. It is toxic if consumed raw or undercooked.
“Raw kidney beans contain high levels of phytohaemagglutinin.”
“Proper cooking destroys the phytohaemagglutinin, making the beans safe to eat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ti'. The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
phy — Open syllable with a vowel digraph.. to — Open syllable with a diphthong.. hae — Open syllable with a vowel digraph and consonant.. mag — Closed syllable with a vowel and consonant cluster.. glu — Open syllable with a vowel and consonant.. ti — Open, stressed syllable with a vowel and consonant.. nin — Open syllable with a vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant sounds at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing consonants from being left alone in a syllable.
Vowel Digraph/Diphthong Rule
Treating vowel digraphs and diphthongs as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
- The 'ae' digraph pronunciation can have slight regional variations, but consistently maps to /iː/ in GB English.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful application of syllable division rules.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.