hyperalimentation
Syllables
hy-per-al-i-men-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌæləˈmeɪnʃən/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hyper- + aliment- + -ation
The word 'hyperalimentation' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-al-i-men-ta-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The intravenous administration of nutrients to a patient unable to obtain adequate nutrition by eating.
“The patient required hyperalimentation due to severe malnutrition.”
“Hyperalimentation was administered through a central venous catheter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
- The '-tion' suffix is generally treated as a single syllable, despite potential for division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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