radiosensitivity
Syllables
ra-di-o-sen-si-ti-vi-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌreɪdioʊˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti/
Stress
00100111
Morphemes
radio- + sens- + -ity
Radiosensitivity is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows onset-rime division, considering its Latin roots and phonological structure.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or degree to which an organism is affected by radiation.
“The researchers studied the radiosensitivity of different cancer cells.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti' in 'ti-vi-ty').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset 'r'. di — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'i'. o — Open syllable, onset 'o'. sen — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'en'. si — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'i'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'i'. vi — Closed syllable, onset 'v', rime 'i'. ty — Coda syllable, onset 't', rime 'y'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress placement and syllable boundaries.
- The presence of multiple vowels and consonant clusters necessitates adherence to established phonological rules.
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