microhistochemical
Syllables
mi-cro-his-to-chem-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.hɪs.toʊ.kɛm.ɪ.kəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
micro- + chem- + -ical
The word 'microhistochemical' is divided into seven syllables: mi-cro-his-to-chem-i-cal. It's an adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant-vowel separation and vowel-alone syllable formation.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving the microscopic identification of chemical constituents of tissues.
“The microhistochemical analysis revealed the presence of specific enzymes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('to'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. cro — Open syllable, diphthong.. his — Closed syllable.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. chem — Open syllable.. i — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. cal — Closed syllable.
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