karyosystematics
Syllables
ka-ry-o-sys-te-ma-tics
Pronunciation
/ˌkærioʊsɪstəˈmætɪks/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
karyo- + system- + -atics
Karyosystematics is a noun with seven syllables (ka-ry-o-sys-te-ma-tics) and primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Greek roots relating to cell nuclei and systematic study. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
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The branch of biology that deals with the systematic study of karyotypes, especially in relation to evolution.
“Research in karyosystematics has revealed important insights into plant evolution.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mat' in 'matics').
Syllables
ka — Open syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'a'. ry — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'y'. o — Open syllable, vowel 'o' (diphthong). sys — Closed syllable, onset 's', vowel 'i', coda 's'. te — Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'e'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'a'. tics — Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel 'i', coda 'ks'
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Division
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