haematoglobulin
Syllables
haem-a-to-glob-u-lin
Pronunciation
/ˌhiːmətoʊˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
haemato- + glob- + -ulin
The word 'haemato-globulin' is divided into six syllables: haem-a-to-glob-u-lin. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix, a Latin-derived root, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A globular protein contained in red blood cells and responsible for transporting oxygen.
“The doctor ordered a haemato-globulin test to check for anemia.”
syn:Hemoglobin
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('glob-u-lin').
Syllables
haem — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. glob — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. lin — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, particularly at the end of a syllable.
Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered an open syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered a closed syllable.
- The 'haemato-' prefix is less common and may have slight pronunciation variations.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
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