immunopathologist
Syllables
im-mu-no-pa-thol-o-gist
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊpæθəˈlɒdʒɪst/
Stress
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Morphemes
im- + muno- + -opathologist
The word 'immunopathologist' is divided into seven syllables: im-mu-no-pa-thol-o-gist. Primary stress falls on 'thol'. The word is composed of Latin and Greek morphemes, indicating a specialist in the relationship between immunity and disease. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
A medical specialist who studies the relationship between the immune system and the development of disease.
“The immunopathologist conducted extensive research on autoimmune disorders.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('thol').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. mu — Open syllable, glide + vowel.. no — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. pa — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. thol — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure, primary stress.. o — Open syllable, vowel alone, schwa reduction possible.. gist — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary.
Vowel Alone
When a vowel stands alone, it forms a syllable.
Glide + Vowel
Combinations like 'mu' are treated as a single syllable.
- The interfix '-o-' is a relatively uncommon element.
- Schwa reduction in the 'o' syllable is possible.
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