agammaglobulinemic
Syllables
a-gam-ma-glo-bu-li-ne-mic
Pronunciation
/əˌɡæməˌɡlɒbjuːlɪˈniːmɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
a- + gamma-globulin- + -emic
The word 'agammaglobulinemic' is divided into eight syllables: a-gam-ma-glo-bu-li-ne-mic. Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('ne'). The word's structure reflects its Greek and Latin roots, with prefixes, roots, and suffixes contributing to its meaning. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or suffering from agammaglobulinemia, a rare genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency of gamma globulins, leading to impaired immune function.
“The patient was diagnosed with an agammaglobulinemic condition.”
“Agammaglobulinemic infants require immunoglobulin replacement therapy.”
syn:immunodeficientant:immunocompetent
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('ne'). The stress pattern is relatively weak throughout the word, with a slight emphasis on the stressed syllable.
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, primary stress.. mic — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated as a syllable on their own.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /æ/ vs. /ɑː/ in 'gam-') may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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