staphylodaɪalasis
Syllables
sta-phy-lo-daɪ-a-la-sis
Pronunciation
/ˈstæfɪloʊdaɪˈæləsɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
staphylo- + dia- + -lysis
Staphylodialysis is divided into seven syllables: sta-phy-lo-daɪ-a-la-sis. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('di'). The word is a noun derived from Greek morphemes, referring to a medical analysis procedure. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
A laboratory procedure involving the separation and analysis of staphylococci bacteria, often used in medical diagnostics.
“The doctor ordered a staphylodialysis to identify the specific strain of bacteria causing the infection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('di'). Stress recedes from the end of the word, typical for words of this length.
Syllables
sta — Open syllable, onset 'st', vowel 'a'. phy — Closed syllable, vowel 'i' followed by 'y'. lo — Open syllable, vowel 'o'. daɪ — Diphthong syllable, diphthong 'aɪ'. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel. la — Open syllable, vowel 'a'. sis — Closed syllable, vowel 'i' followed by 's'
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Vowel Surrounded by Consonants
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants acting as onsets or codas.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs constitute a single syllable nucleus.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset position where possible.
- The 'ph' digraph functions as a single onset consonant.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowel sounds make syllable division relatively straightforward despite the complexity of the morphemes.
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