mucopolysaccharide
Syllables
mu-co-po-ly-sac-cha-ride
Pronunciation
/ˌmjuːkoʊpɒlɪˈsækəraɪd/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
muco- + saccharide
Mucopolysaccharide is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, referring to complex carbohydrates. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A complex carbohydrate containing a variety of sugar molecules, often found in connective tissues and other biological fluids.
“Researchers are studying the role of mucopolysaccharides in cartilage development.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sac').
Syllables
mu — Open syllable, begins with a glide.. co — Open syllable.. po — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable.. sac — Closed syllable.. cha — Open syllable.. ride — Closed syllable.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Prioritized to create consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel After Consonant
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds following consonants.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Avoided creating syllables consisting of only a single vowel.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to pronunciation variations, but the syllabification rules are consistently applied.
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