contraindications
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-ca-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
contra- + indic- + -ation
The word 'contraindications' is a noun with six syllables divided as con-tra-in-di-ca-tions. It's derived from Latin roots and suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and schwa insertion.
Definitions
- 1
Factors or conditions that make a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable.
“The patient's allergies were a major contraindication for the antibiotic.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ca-'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('con').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, stressed. tra — Open syllable, unstressed. in — Closed syllable, unstressed. di — Closed syllable, unstressed. ca — Open syllable, unstressed. tions — Closed syllable, stressed
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the vowel nucleus and surrounding consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
- The pronunciation of the 'c' before 'i' as /ʃ/ is a common phonetic rule in English.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple schwas can lead to slight variations in pronunciation.
- Regional accents may influence the vowel sounds and stress patterns.
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