corticosteroide
Syllables
cor-ti-co-ste-roi-de
Pronunciation
/kor.ti.ko.ste.roˈi.de/
Stress
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Morphemes
cortic(o)- + steroid- + -ide
The word 'corticosteroide' is divided into six syllables: cor-ti-co-ste-roi-de. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('roi'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows Romanian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
A class of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex, used medically for their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects.
Corticosteroids
“Pacientul a primit corticosteroide pentru a reduce inflamația.”
“Utilizarea pe termen lung a corticosteroidelor poate avea efecte secundare.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('roi'). Romanian typically stresses the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
cor — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ti — Open syllable, initial consonant.. co — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ste — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. roi — Stressed syllable, open syllable.. de — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable (e.g., 'str' in 'ste-roide').
Vowel Sequencing
Diphthongs (like 'eo') are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The 'str' consonant cluster is common and doesn't affect the general syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel quality might exist but are unlikely to change syllable division.
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