haemagglutinating
Syllables
hae-mag-glu-ti-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌhiːməˈɡlʌtɪneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
haem- + agglutin- + -ating
The word 'haemagglutinating' is divided into six syllables: hae-mag-glu-ti-nat-ing. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nat'). It's morphologically complex, derived from Greek and Latin roots, and functions primarily as an adjective. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Causing or relating to the clumping together of red blood cells.
“The virus is haemagglutinating, causing the red blood cells to clump.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nat'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this suffix.
Syllables
hae — Open syllable, diphthong.. mag — Closed syllable.. glu — Open syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. nat — Open syllable, diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a vowel sound intervenes.
- The 'ae' digraph pronunciation can vary, but /iː/ is more common.
- The word's complex morphology and scientific origin contribute to its unusual spelling.
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