immunopathologic
Syllables
im-mu-no-pa-tho-lo-gic
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊpæθəˈloʊdʒɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
im- + path- + -ologic
The word 'immunopathologic' is divided into seven syllables: im-mu-no-pa-tho-lo-gic. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'im-', the root 'path-', and the suffix '-ologic'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime and vowel-coda rules, with stress placement guided by the word's ending.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or caused by abnormalities in the immune system that lead to disease.
“The researchers investigated the immunopathologic mechanisms underlying the disease.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo'), following the rule that stress often falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ic.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mu — Open syllable, long vowel.. no — Open syllable, diphthong.. pa — Open syllable, short vowel.. tho — Open syllable, schwa.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong, stressed.. gic — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel-Coda Division
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Stress Placement Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ic.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of multiple vowels and consonant clusters necessitates a nuanced approach.
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