autoagglutination
Syllables
au-to-ag-glu-ti-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːtoʊæɡlʌtɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
auto- + agglutinate + -tion
The word 'autoagglutination' is divided into seven syllables: au-to-ag-glu-ti-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'auto-', the root 'agglutinate', and the suffix '-tion'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-initial syllables, consonant clusters, and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The process of self-clumping or self-aggregation, especially of cells or particles.
“The researchers observed autoagglutination of the red blood cells in the sample.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('au').
Syllables
au — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. ag — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. glu — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. na — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are generally separate.
Consonant Cluster Onset
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are maintained as a unit.
Consonant-Vowel Structure
Basic syllable structure (CV) is prioritized.
Suffix Separation
Common suffixes are separated into their own syllables.
- The combination of prefix and root creates a longer word, requiring careful application of syllabification rules. The 'gl' cluster is a potentially ambiguous point.
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