plasmaphoresisis
Syllables
plas-ma-pho-re-sis-is
Pronunciation
/ˈplæzməˌfɔrəˈsiːsɪs/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
plasma- + -pheresis + -isis
Plasmaphoresisis is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek roots denoting plasma removal. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-coda division, with consideration for consonant clusters and schwa sounds.
Definitions
- 1
A medical procedure in which plasma is separated from blood, and the plasma is then returned to the patient.
“The patient underwent plasmaphoresisis to remove harmful antibodies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sis'). Secondary stress is present on 'ma'.
Syllables
plas — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. ma — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. pho — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. sis — Closed syllable, long vowel sound.. is — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Coda Division
Syllables are generally divided after each vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable whenever possible.
- The word's length and complexity.
- Potential for schwa reduction.
- Uncommon '-isis' ending.
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