lipopolysaccharide
Syllables
li-po-poly-sac-cha-ride
Pronunciation
/ˌlaɪpoʊpɒlɪˈsækəraɪd/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
lipo- + saccharide
Lipopolysaccharide is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on 'poly' (/ˌlaɪpoʊpɒlɪˈsækəraɪd/). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters. It's a complex molecule found in bacteria, triggering immune responses.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('poly') due to syllable weight and typical English stress patterns.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, diphthong.. po — Open syllable, diphthong.. poly — Closed syllable, diphthong.. sac — Open syllable.. cha — Open syllable.. ride — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V Rule
Syllables are often divided around vowels, especially when followed by consonants and another vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs (like 'ch') are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of multiple prefixes and the root 'saccharide' contribute to its complexity.
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