hypoalimentation
Syllables
hy-po-a-li-men-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpoʊælɪmenˈteɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
hypo- + aliment- + -ation
Hypoalimentation is a seven-syllable noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation. It shares a similar structure with words like malnutrition and dehydration.
Definitions
- 1
A state of deficient nutrition.
“The patient suffered from severe hypoalimentation due to the prolonged illness.”
“Hypoalimentation can lead to muscle wasting and weakened immunity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. po — Open syllable, diphthong. a — Open syllable, monophthong. li — Closed syllable. men — Closed syllable. ta — Open syllable, schwa. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, a syllable break typically occurs between the vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The schwa sound in the 'ta' syllable is common in unstressed syllables.
- The /ʃən/ sequence is a common suffix and doesn't present a significant division challenge.
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