erythrocytolysin
Syllables
ery-thro-cy-to-ly-sin
Pronunciation
/ˌɛrɪθroʊsaɪtoʊˈlaɪsɪn/
Stress
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Morphemes
erythro- + cyto- + -lysin
Erythrocytolysin is divided into six syllables (ery-thro-cy-to-ly-sin) based on the vowel peak principle and open syllable preference. It's a noun of Greek origin, meaning a toxin that destroys red blood cells. The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A hemolytic toxin produced by certain bacteria, specifically *Streptococcus pyogenes*, that destroys red blood cells.
“Erythrocytolysin is a key virulence factor in streptococcal infections.”
syn:Streptolysin
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈlaɪsɪn/), secondary stress on the first syllable (/ˈɛrɪθroʊ/).
Syllables
ery — Open syllable, initial syllable.. thro — Open syllable.. cy — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable.. sin — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Open Syllable Preference
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are preferred.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split around the vowel, prioritizing the vowel peak.
- The 'r' in 'ery-' could potentially be part of the following syllable, but is separated here for clarity.
- The diphthongs /aɪ/ are treated as single syllables.
- The word's length and morphological complexity can make syllabification challenging.
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