radiosensibility
Syllables
ra-di-o-sen-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌreɪdioʊˌsensəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
00100011
Morphemes
radio- + sens- + -ibility
The word 'radiosensibility' is divided into eight syllables: ra-di-o-sen-si-bil-i-ty. It's derived from Latin roots and suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules, with the connecting vowel '-i-' forming a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being sensitive to radiation.
“The patient's radiosensibility made treatment challenging.”
“Researchers are studying the factors influencing radiosensibility in cancer cells.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bil'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'ɑ'. di — Closed syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'i'. o — Open syllable, vowel 'oʊ'. sen — Closed syllable, onset 's', vowel 'ɛn'. si — Closed syllable, onset 's', vowel 'ɪ'. bil — Closed syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'ɪl'. i — Open syllable, vowel 'i'. ty — Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Only Syllables
Syllables consisting solely of a vowel are identified.
- The connecting vowel '-i-' is a morphological feature that necessitates a separate syllable.
- The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ity'.
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