radiosensitivity
Syllables
ra-di-o-sen-si-ti-vi-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌreɪdi.oʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
radio- + sens- + -ivity
The word 'radiosensitivity' is divided into eight syllables: ra-di-o-sen-si-ti-vi-ty. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tiv'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'radio-', root 'sens-', and suffix '-ivity', denoting susceptibility to radiation. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or degree to which an organism is affected by radiation.
“The researchers studied the radiosensitivity of different cancer cells.”
“Her increased radiosensitivity made treatment more challenging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tiv'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'ə'. di — Closed syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'i'. o — Open syllable, onset null, nucleus 'oʊ'. sen — Closed syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'e'. si — Closed syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ɪ'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ɪ'. vi — Closed syllable, onset 'v', nucleus 'ɪ'. ty — Coda syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'i'
Word Parts
radio-
Latin origin, meaning 'ray, radiation'. Denotes the type of sensitivity.
sens-
Latin origin (*sentire* - to feel, perceive). Core meaning of perceiving or being susceptible.
-ivity
Combination of Latin and Greek origins (-i- connecting vowel, -ity/itas noun-forming suffix). Forms a noun denoting a state or quality.
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Only Syllable
Syllables consisting solely of a vowel are considered valid.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it complex.
- The vowel insertion between consonants is a common English phonological process.
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