erythroblastosis
Syllables
er-y-thro-blas-to-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌɛrɪθroʊblæˈstoʊsɪs/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
erythro- + blast- + -osis
Erythroblastosis is a complex noun with five syllables (er-y-thro-blas-to-sis). It's derived from Greek roots and exhibits a primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel division and consonant cluster rules, with the 'y' functioning as a vowel. The word's structure is similar to other words ending in '-osis'.
Definitions
- 1
A hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by incompatibility of the blood groups of the mother and fetus.
“The infant was diagnosed with erythroblastosis after birth.”
“Advances in prenatal care have significantly reduced the incidence of erythroblastosis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('sto'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('er').
Syllables
er — Open syllable, initial syllable.. y-thro — Syllable divided after vowel, contains a diphthong.. blas — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. to — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. sis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels, as seen in 'y-thro' and 'to'.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, as in 'blas' and 'sis'.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables, as in 'er' and 'to'.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables, as in 'blas' and 'sis'.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The secondary stress on the first syllable is a notable feature.
- The 'y' functions as a vowel in 'y-thro', creating a diphthong.
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