arteriolosclerosis
Syllables
ar-te-ri-o-lo-sclero-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌɑːrtɪrioʊloʊskləˈroʊsɪs/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
arterio- + sclero- + -osis
Arteriolosclerosis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin and Greek roots denoting hardening of the arterioles. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime principles, with special consideration for the 'scl' consonant cluster and the '-olo-' interfix.
Definitions
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A chronic disease characterized by hardening and narrowing of the arterioles (small arteries).
“The patient was diagnosed with arteriolosclerosis after a series of tests.”
“Arteriolosclerosis is a common complication of hypertension.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('roʊ'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('ar').
Syllables
ar — Closed syllable, onset 'ɑː', rime 'r'. te — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɪ'. ri — Closed syllable, onset 'r', rime 'i'. o — Open syllable, vowel 'oʊ'. lo — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'oʊ'. sclero — Closed syllable, complex onset 'skl', rime 'ɛroʊ'. sis — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'ɪs'
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Alone
A single vowel constitutes an open syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Complex consonant clusters are analyzed to determine permissible syllable boundaries.
- The complex consonant cluster 'scl' requires careful consideration of permissible consonant sequences in English.
- The interfix '-olo-' doesn't follow typical syllable division rules but is treated as a unit due to its function in medical terminology.
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