contraindication
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒntraɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
contra- + indic- + -ation, -ion, -tion
The word 'contraindication' is a noun of Latin origin, divided into six syllables with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It follows the Maximal Onset Principle for syllabification and features common prefixes and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A condition or factor that serves as a reason to avoid certain medical treatments or procedures.
“Severe allergies are a contraindication for the use of penicillin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/keɪ/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/kɒn/).
Syllables
con — Open syllable, following the Maximal Onset Principle. CV structure.. tra — Open syllable. CCV structure. Legal onset 'tr' in English.. in — Closed syllable. VC structure.. di — Open syllable. CV structure.. ca — Open syllable. CV structure. Diphthong present.. tion — Closed syllable. CVC structure. Common suffix.
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Maximal Onset Principle
Prioritizes the creation of legal onsets. Where this isn't possible, the word is split into C-V structures.
- The 'tr' cluster in 'tra' is a common and legal onset in English.
- The final 'tion' syllable is a common suffix and follows standard syllabification patterns.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Pronunciation variations exist, particularly regarding the vowel sounds.
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