polynucleotidase
Syllables
po-ly-nu-cle-o-ti-dase
Pronunciation
/ˌpoʊlɪnuːkliːoʊˈtaɪdeɪz/
Stress
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Morphemes
poly- + nucleo- + -tidase
The word 'polynucleotidase' is divided into seven syllables: po-ly-nu-cle-o-ti-dase. It consists of the prefix 'poly-', the root 'nucleo-', and the suffix '-tidase'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic integrity.
Definitions
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An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of polynucleotides into smaller oligonucleotides.
“The researchers studied the activity of the polynucleotidase in the cell extract.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('taɪ'), following the typical stress pattern for words ending in '-ase'.
Syllables
po — Open syllable, diphthong. ly — Open syllable. nu — Open syllable, long vowel. cle — Closed syllable. o — Open syllable, diphthong. ti — Open syllable, diphthong. dase — Closed syllable
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Morpheme Integrity
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- The 'eo' sequence in 'cleo' could potentially be divided differently, but morphemic analysis supports the chosen division.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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