desiodothyroxine
Syllables
de-si-o-do-thy-ro-xine
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːˌsaɪ.oʊdoʊˈθaɪ.rɪn/
Stress
0 0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
de- + iodo- + thyroxine
Desiodothyroxine is a seven-syllable word (de-si-o-do-thy-ro-xine) with primary stress on 'thy' and secondary stress on 'de'. Its syllable division follows the onset-rime principle, reflecting its complex morphological structure as a synthetic thyroid hormone.
Definitions
- 1
A synthetic thyroid hormone used in the treatment of hypothyroidism.
“The patient was prescribed desiodothyroxine to regulate their thyroid function.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('thy'). Secondary stress is on the first syllable ('de').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel sound.. si — Open syllable, diphthong.. o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. do — Open syllable, vowel sound.. thy — Open syllable, diphthong preceded by a consonant.. ro — Open syllable, vowel sound.. xine — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are structured around a vowel nucleus (rime) preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Vowel Nucleus
Vowel sounds, including diphthongs, generally form the nucleus of a syllable.
Closed Syllable
Consonants can close a syllable.
- The sequence 'thy' is a relatively uncommon onset.
- The word's length and complexity could lead to some variation in perceived syllable boundaries.
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