erythrocytorrhexis
Syllables
ery-thro-cy-tor-rhe-xis
Pronunciation
/ˌɛrɪθroʊsaɪˈtɒrɛksɪs/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
erythro- + cyto- + rhexis
Erythrocytorrhexis is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin meaning the rupture of red blood cells. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word into ery-thro-cy-tor-rhe-xis, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word's complexity stems from its length and multiple morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
The rupture or destruction of red blood cells.
“The patient's condition was complicated by severe erythrocytorrhexis.”
syn:Hemolysisant:Erythropoiesis
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('eks' in 'rhexis').
Syllables
ery — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. thro — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. cy — Open syllable, diphthong.. tor — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. rhe — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. xis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Vowel-Liquid Rule
Syllables are often divided before a liquid consonant (l, r) following a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound following a consonant sound.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple Greek-derived morphemes make it a complex case.
- The 'torrh' sequence is a less common cluster but doesn't violate core syllabification rules.
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