agammaglobulinemia
Syllables
a-gam-ma-glo-bu-li-ne-mi-a
Pronunciation
/əˌɡæməˌɡlɒbjuːlɪˈniːmiə/
Stress
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Morphemes
a- + gamma-globulin + -emia
Agammaglobulinemia is a nine-syllable noun with primary stress on the seventh syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets. The word is morphologically complex, composed of Greek and Latin roots and affixes. Pronunciation may vary slightly regionally, but syllable division remains consistent.
Definitions
- 1
A rare genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency or absence of antibodies, leading to increased susceptibility to infections.
“The patient was diagnosed with agammaglobulinemia after repeated infections.”
“Treatment for agammaglobulinemia often involves regular immunoglobulin infusions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('ne' in 'ne-mi-a').
Syllables
a — Open syllable, unstressed.. gam — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. glo — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are grouped with the following vowel to create an onset.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The diphthong in 'bu-' is a common feature of English pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /æ/ vs. /ə/ in 'gamma') may occur.
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