heteroagglutinin
Syllables
he-te-ro-a-gglu-ti-nin
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛtəroʊæɡlʊˈtɪnɪn/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
hetero- + agglutin- + -in
The word 'heteroagglutinin' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'hetero-', the root 'agglutin-', and the suffix '-in'. Syllabification follows the Onset-Rime principle, Maximum Onset Principle, and Sonority Sequencing Principle. The 'gl' cluster is maintained within a syllable despite being a potential division point.
Definitions
- 1
An antibody that reacts with antigens on cells of different species.
“The presence of heteroagglutinins in the patient's serum indicated a prior exposure to foreign antigens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti').
Syllables
he — Open syllable, initial syllable. te — Open syllable. ro — Open syllable, contains a diphthong. a — Open syllable. gg — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. ti — Closed syllable. nin — Closed syllable, final syllable
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Maximum Onset Principle
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable if possible, maximizing the number of consonants in the onset.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants within a syllable are ordered according to their sonority (loudness), with more sonorous sounds closer to the nucleus (vowel).
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The 'gl' cluster requires careful consideration, but is generally maintained within a syllable.
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