hiperlipidemias
Syllables
hi-per-li-pi-de-mi-as
Pronunciation
/i.peɾ.li.pi.ˈðe.mi.as/
Stress
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Morphemes
hiper- + lípido- + -emias
The Spanish noun 'hiperlipidemias' (hyperlipidemia) is divided into seven syllables: hi-per-li-pi-de-mi-as, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It comprises the prefix 'hiper-', root 'lípido-', and suffix '-emias', adhering to standard Spanish syllabification rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant closure.
Definitions
- 1
A condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of fats (lipids) in the blood.
Hyperlipidemia
“Las hiperlipidemias son un factor de riesgo para enfermedades cardíacas.”
“El médico le diagnosticó hiperlipidemias.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('de'). This is because the word ends in a consonant ('s') and has more than one syllable.
Syllables
hi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. per — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. li — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. pi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. de — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. mi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. as — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed.
Word Parts
hiper-
Greek origin, meaning 'over', 'excessive'. Prefix indicating an excess or above normal levels.
lípido-
Latin *lipidus*, meaning 'fatty'. Refers to lipids, fats.
-emias
Greek origin, *haima* meaning 'blood'. Suffix denoting a condition of the blood, specifically an abnormal presence in the blood.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Consonant Closure Rule
Consonants following a vowel typically close the syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel nucleus.
- The diphthong 'ie' in 'hiper' is treated as a single vowel nucleus for syllabification.
- The cluster 'lp' is permissible in Spanish and doesn't require syllable separation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the duration of vowel sounds, but not the syllable division.
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