hyposuprarenalism
Syllables
hy-po-su-pra-re-nal-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəʊˌsuːprəˈriːnəlɪzəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
hypo- + renal- + -ism
The word 'hyposuprarenalism' is divided into seven syllables (hy-po-su-pra-re-nal-ism) based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It comprises two prefixes (hypo-, supra-), a root (renal-), and a suffix (-ism). Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nal').
Definitions
- 1
A condition characterized by deficient function of the adrenal glands.
“The patient was diagnosed with hyposuprarenalism after a series of tests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nal').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. po — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. su — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. pra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. nal — Closed, stressed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ism — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The combination of multiple prefixes is unusual but doesn't violate syllabification rules.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'supra' to /ə/ in some pronunciations.
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