immunohematologic
Syllables
im-mu-no-he-ma-to-lo-gic
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊˌhiːmətoʊˈlɒdʒɪk/
Stress
00100011
Morphemes
immuno- + hemat- + -ologic
The word 'immunohematologic' is divided into eight syllables based on CV, VV, and CVC patterns. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with minor phonetic variations possible.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study of the immune responses involved in blood disorders.
“The immunohematologic testing revealed a rare antibody.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. mu — Semi-vowel followed by a long vowel.. no — Diphthong, vowel-vowel pattern.. he — Open syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. ma — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. to — Diphthong, vowel-vowel pattern.. lo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. gic — Closed syllable, consonant cluster + vowel + consonant.
Word Parts
CV (Consonant-Vowel)
Every syllable must have a vowel sound, and consonants typically attach to the following vowel.
VV (Vowel-Vowel)
When two vowels appear together, they are usually separated into different syllables.
CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant)
Consonants following a vowel are typically part of the same syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'g' as /dʒ/ before 'i'.
- Long vowel sounds do not affect syllabification.
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