Hyphenation ofimmunopathological
Syllable Division:
im-mu-no-pa-tho-lo-gi-cal
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tho'), following the general rule of stressing the penultimate syllable in polysyllabic words, modified by morphological weight.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Closed syllable, unstressed. Onset: /ɪm/, Coda: null.
Open syllable, unstressed. Onset: /m/, Coda: null.
Open syllable, unstressed. Onset: /n/, Coda: null.
Open syllable, unstressed. Onset: /p/, Coda: null.
Open syllable, stressed. Onset: /θ/, Coda: null.
Open syllable, unstressed. Onset: /l/, Coda: null.
Open syllable, unstressed. Onset: /dʒ/, Coda: null.
Closed syllable, unstressed. Onset: /k/, Coda: /l/
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: im-
Latin origin, negation.
Root: muno-
Greek origin, relating to immunity.
Suffix: -patho-logical
Greek origin, relating to disease and study of.
Relating to or caused by a disordered immune system.
Examples:
"The researchers investigated the immunopathological mechanisms underlying the disease."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the same suffix and stress pattern, demonstrating consistent application of stress rules.
Shares the same suffix and stress pattern, highlighting the consistent application of stress rules.
Similar structure, with a different initial syllable, demonstrating consistent application of syllable division rules for the shared components.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'im').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable unless they form a legitimate coda.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The sequence /pæθ/ can have slight vowel quality variations.
Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in faster speech.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., American English).
Summary:
The word 'immunopathological' is divided into eight syllables based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tho'). The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, interfix, and suffix, each with Greek or Latin origins. It functions primarily as an adjective describing conditions related to immune system disorders.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "immunopathological" (English (GB))
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "immunopathological" presents challenges due to its length and complex morphology. Pronunciation in GB English will generally follow standard Received Pronunciation (RP) or General British tendencies, with a tendency towards non-rhoticity.
2. Syllable Division:
Following English syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: im- (Latin, meaning "not" or "without") - Negation.
- Root: muno- (Greek, from munos meaning "immune") - Relating to immunity.
- Interfix: -patho- (Greek, from pathos meaning "suffering" or "disease") - Relating to disease.
- Suffix: -logical (Greek, from logos meaning "study of" or "reason") - Relating to the study of.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, "path". This is determined by the polysyllabic word stress rule, which generally places stress on the penultimate syllable unless overridden by morphological factors or weight principles.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
6. Edge Case Review:
The sequence /pæθ/ is a relatively common but potentially ambiguous sequence. The vowel quality can vary slightly. The final /-ɪkəl/ is a common adjectival suffix and is generally pronounced as a weak syllable.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Immunopathological" primarily functions as an adjective. While it could theoretically be used attributively in a noun phrase (e.g., "immunopathological conditions"), its core function is descriptive. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Relating to or caused by a disordered immune system.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Synonyms: immune-mediated, autoimmunity-related
- Antonyms: physiological, healthy
- Examples: "The researchers investigated the immunopathological mechanisms underlying the disease."
9. Phonological Comparison:
- Pathological: /ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ - Similar syllable structure, stress pattern, and suffix. The difference lies in the initial consonant cluster.
- Psychological: /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ - Shares the same suffix and stress pattern. Demonstrates the consistent application of stress rules to words ending in "-logical".
- Neuropathological: /ˌnjuːroʊpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ - Similar structure, with a different initial syllable. Highlights the consistent application of syllable division rules for the shared components.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, particularly in faster speech. However, the core syllable division and stress pattern remain consistent. American English pronunciation might exhibit slight differences in vowel quality.
11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., im-).
- Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable unless they form a legitimate coda.
- Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- Morphological Boundaries: Syllable boundaries often align with morphemic boundaries, but this is not a strict rule.
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