autotransplantation
Syllables
au-to-trans-plan-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːtəʊˌtrænsplænˈteɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
auto- + transplant + -ation
The word 'autotransplantation' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It is formed from the prefix 'auto-', the root 'transplant', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant pairings and avoiding vowel hiatus.
Definitions
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The replacement of a tissue or organ with one taken from the same individual.
“Skin autotransplantation is a common procedure for burn victims.”
“The surgeon performed an autotransplantation of bone to repair the fracture.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ta'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('au').
Syllables
au — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. trans — Closed syllable.. plan — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Consonant-Vowel Sequence
Syllables are formed around consonant-vowel pairings.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
Avoid Hiatus
Syllable boundaries are adjusted to avoid sequences of vowels in separate syllables.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- The potential for elision of the 't' in '-tion' does not affect the underlying syllabification.
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