semipermeability
Syllables
se-mi-per-me-a-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛmiːpɜːrmiˈeɪbɪlɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
semi- + perme- + -ability
The word 'semipermeability' is divided into eight syllables: se-mi-per-me-a-bi-li-ty. It consists of the prefix 'semi-', the root 'perme-', and the suffix '-ability'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel-following consonant rule and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
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The quality or condition of a membrane or barrier that allows some molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion or specialized transport while restricting the passage of others.
“The semipermeability of the cell membrane is crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a' in 'a-bi-li-ty').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, short vowel.. mi — Open syllable, long vowel.. per — Open syllable, r-controlled vowel.. me — Open syllable, short vowel.. a — Open syllable, diphthong.. bi — Open syllable, short vowel.. li — Open syllable, short vowel.. ty — Closed syllable, short vowel.
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Each vowel sound is generally followed by a consonant, creating a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable are maintained together.
- The length of the word and multiple vowels require careful application of the vowel-following consonant rule.
- The root 'perme-' is consistently treated as a unit.
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