hemaglūtination
Syllables
he-ma-glūt-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌhiːməɡluːtɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
hemo- + agglutin- + -ation
Hemagglutination is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning the clumping of blood cells. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with the 'glūt' cluster remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
The clumping together of red blood cells, typically in response to an antibody or antigen.
“The test revealed significant hemagglutination, indicating the presence of antibodies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). The stress pattern is ˌhiːməɡluːtɪˈneɪʃən.
Syllables
he — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ma — Open syllable, vowel sound.. glūt — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are often formed around a vowel sound followed by one or more consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless their pronunciation allows for easy separation.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) typically form a single syllable.
- The 'glūt' cluster presents a potential division point, but standard pronunciation favors keeping it together.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress placement.
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