haemagglutinated
Syllables
hae-mag-glu-ti-na-ted
Pronunciation
/ˌhiːməˈɡlʌtɪneɪtɪd/
Stress
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Morphemes
haemo- + agglutin- + -ated
The word 'haemagglutinated' is divided into six syllables: hae-mag-glu-ti-na-ted. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning 'relating to blood and clumping together'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with the 'haem-' prefix being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
causing red blood cells to clump together
“The virus was haemagglutinated in the laboratory.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈɡlʌtɪ/). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hae — Open syllable, vowel sound /iː/. mag — Closed syllable, consonant ending. glu — Closed syllable, consonant ending. ti — Closed syllable, consonant ending. na — Open syllable, diphthong. ted — Closed syllable, consonant ending
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often broken to create pronounceable syllables.
Diphthongs
Diphthongs usually form a single syllable.
- The 'haem-' prefix is an exception due to its Greek origin and less common pronunciation.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
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