deoxyribonucleotide
Syllables
de-ox-y-ri-bo-nu-cle-o-ti-de
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːˌɒksiˌraɪboʊˌnjuːkliːoʊˈtaɪd/
Stress
000000010
Morphemes
de- + oxyribonucleo- + -tide
Deoxyribonucleotide is a complex noun with ten syllables (de-ox-y-ri-bo-nu-cle-o-ti-de). It's composed of Latin and Greek roots and suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('tide'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A nucleotide containing deoxyribose sugar and a base (adenine, guanine, cytosine, or thymine).
“The researchers analyzed the sequence of deoxyribonucleotides in the sample.”
“Deoxyribonucleotides are essential for genetic replication.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tide'). The stress pattern is typical for complex scientific terms in English.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ox — Closed syllable, unstressed.. y — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. bo — Open syllable, unstressed.. nu — Open syllable, unstressed.. cle — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, adjusting syllable duration to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to variations in pronunciation and syllable division.
- The '-cleo-' sequence is generally pronounced with a clear syllable separation.
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