antibacteriolytic
Syllables
an-ti-bac-te-ri-o-ly-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌæn.ti.bækˈtɪr.i.oʊˈlɪt.ɪk/
Stress
01001011
Morphemes
anti- + bacterio- + -lytic
The word 'antibacteriolytic' is divided into eight syllables: an-ti-bac-te-ri-o-ly-tic. It consists of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'bacterio-', and the suffix '-lytic'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel-coda rule, grouping consonants with the following vowel sound.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
“The antibacteriolytic properties of the new soap were impressive.”
“Antibacteriolytic agents are crucial in treating infections.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-lit-' in '-lytic').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. bac — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. te — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. o — Open syllable, vowel.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. Consonants following vowels typically belong to the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, but in this case, the clusters are relatively simple and follow the vowel-coda rule.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes can lead to mis-syllabification.
- Consistent application of the vowel-coda rule and recognition of morphemic boundaries are crucial for accurate division.
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