Words with Suffix “--lysin” in English (US)

The word 'bacteriohemolysin' is divided into eight syllables: bac-te-ri-o-he-mo-ly-sin. It is composed of the prefix 'bacterio-', the root 'hemo-', and the suffix '-lysin'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ly'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Erythrocytolysin is divided into six syllables (ery-thro-cy-to-ly-sin) based on the vowel peak principle and open syllable preference. It's a noun of Greek origin, meaning a toxin that destroys red blood cells. The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.