anticholinesterase
Syllables
an-ti-cho-li-nes-te-rase
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌkoʊlɪnˈɛstreɪz/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
anti- + cholin- + -esterase
Anticholinesterase is a seven-syllable noun (an-ti-cho-li-nes-te-rase) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots and functions as an enzyme inhibitor. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with the 'ch' pronunciation being a key exception.
Definitions
- 1
A chemical that inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, thereby increasing the level of acetylcholine at cholinergic synapses.
“The nerve gas is a potent anticholinesterase.”
“Myasthenia gravis is often treated with anticholinesterase drugs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rase'). The stress pattern is influenced by the '-ase' suffix.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable. ti — Closed syllable. cho — Open syllable, 'ch' pronounced as /k/. li — Closed syllable. nes — Closed syllable. te — Open syllable. rase — Open syllable, final syllable, stressed
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Vowel-Consonant
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are divided around the vowel in CVC structures.
- The pronunciation of 'ch' as /k/ due to Greek origin.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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