erythrocytometry
Syllables
e-ryth-ro-cy-to-me-try
Pronunciation
/ˌɛrɪθroʊsaɪˈtɒmɪtri/
Stress
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Morphemes
erythro- + cyto- + -metry
Erythrocytometry is divided into seven syllables: e-ryth-ro-cy-to-me-try. It's a noun derived from Greek roots meaning 'red cell measurement'. Primary stress is on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of measuring the number of red blood cells in a sample of blood.
“The doctor ordered an erythrocytometry test to assess the patient's anemia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (/ˈtɒmɪtri/). Secondary stress is on the first syllable (/ɛr/).
Syllables
e — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ryth — Consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ro — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a glide.. cy — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Closed syllable, consonant sound at the end.. me — Open syllable.. try — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
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Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are sometimes broken up, but often remain within a single syllable.
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are structured with an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The 'erythr-' prefix could potentially be divided as 'er-yth-' but 'e-ryth-' is more common.
- The pronunciation of the 'cy' diphthong can vary slightly.
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