hyperphospheremia
Syllables
hy-per-pho-spher-e-mi-a
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərfoʊsfəˈriːmiə/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hyper- + phosphor- + -emia
Hyperphospheremia is a noun with seven syllables (hy-per-pho-spher-e-mi-a). It's derived from Greek roots indicating excessive phosphate in the blood. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with consideration given to the 'sph' consonant cluster.
Definitions
- 1
A condition characterized by an abnormally high level of phosphate in the blood.
“Patients with kidney failure often develop hyperphospheremia.”
“Treatment for hyperphospheremia may involve dietary changes and phosphate binders.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('e' in 'e-mi-a').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. per — Closed syllable. pho — Open syllable, diphthong. spher — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. e — Open syllable, long vowel. mi — Open syllable. a — Open syllable, schwa
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, the syllables are typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel-C Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant at the end of a word, the syllable is divided before the consonant.
- The 'sph' consonant cluster is a potential point of variation, but the established pronunciation and medical usage support the division 'spher-e'.
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