phosphosfodiestrease
Syllables
phos-pho-sfo-di-es-tre-ase
Pronunciation
/ˌfɑsfoʊdaɪˈɛstreɪz/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
phospho- + diester- + -ase
The word 'phosphodiesterase' is divided into seven syllables: phos-pho-sfo-di-es-tre-ase. It consists of the prefix 'phospho-', the root 'diester-', and the suffix '-ase'. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules, with diphthongs remaining within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of phosphodiester bonds.
“Inhibitors of phosphodiesterase can be used to treat erectile dysfunction.”
syn:PDE
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('ɛs').
Syllables
phos — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pho — Open syllable, diphthong.. sfo — Open syllable, diphthong.. di — Open syllable, diphthong.. es — Closed syllable.. tre — Open syllable, diphthong.. ase — Closed syllable, enzymatic suffix.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is often split.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally remain within a single syllable.
- The 'ph' digraph represents /f/.
- The diphthongs require specific consideration.
- The enzymatic suffix '-ase' is consistently pronounced as a single syllable.
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