allotransplantation
Syllables
allo-trans-plan-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌæloʊtrænsplænˈteɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
allo- + transplant + -ation
The word 'allotransplantation' is divided into five syllables: allo-trans-plan-ta-tion. The primary stress falls on 'plan'. It's a noun formed from Greek and Latin roots with the suffixes '-ation' and '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-following consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The replacement of an organ or tissue from one individual to another of the same species, but with different genetic characteristics.
“The patient underwent an allotransplantation of a kidney.”
“Advances in immunosuppression have improved the success rates of allotransplantation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('plan'). The first, second, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
allo — Open syllable, weak stress. trans — Closed syllable, unstressed. plan — Closed syllable, primary stress. ta — Open syllable, unstressed. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are divided after a vowel, before any following consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- Reduction of the 'allo-' prefix in pronunciation is common, but does not affect the written syllable division.
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