myeloproliferative
Syllables
my-e-lo-pro-lif-er-a-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.əloʊ.proʊ.lɪf.ər.ə.tɪv/
Stress
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Morphemes
myel- + prolifer- + -ative
Myeloproliferative is a seven-syllable adjective (my-e-lo-pro-lif-er-a-tive) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots, describing a condition of rapid blood cell production in the bone marrow. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells produced by the bone marrow.
“Myeloproliferative neoplasms are a group of blood cancers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('er'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
my — Open syllable, diphthong.. e — Open syllable, schwa sound.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong.. pro — Open syllable, diphthong.. lif — Closed syllable, short vowel.. er — Open syllable, schwa sound.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. tive — Closed syllable, short vowel.
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Vowel-C
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C-V-C
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