phlebotomization
Syllables
phle-bo-to-mi-za-tion
Pronunciation
/fleɪˈbɑːtəˌmaɪzeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
phlebo- + tome + ization
The word 'phlebotomization' is divided into six syllables: phle-bo-to-mi-za-tion. It's a noun of Greek origin, meaning the surgical removal of a vein. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows VCV and suffix division rules, with the initial 'ph' pronounced as /f/ and the 'to' syllable containing a schwa.
Definitions
- 1
The surgical removal of a vein.
“The doctor performed a phlebotomization to remove excess iron from his blood.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Greek-derived prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
phle — Open syllable, diphthong.. bo — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, schwa.. mi — Open syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken up to create syllables, but not always.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The initial 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- The schwa sound in the 'to' syllable is a typical reduction in unstressed syllables.
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