immunosuppressant
Syllables
im-mu-no-sup-press-ant
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊsəˈpresənt/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
im- + muno- + -suppressant
The word 'immunosuppressant' is divided into six syllables: im-mu-no-sup-press-ant. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('press'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding isolated consonants.
Definitions
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A drug or treatment that suppresses the immune system, typically used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation or to treat autoimmune diseases.
“The patient was prescribed an immunosuppressant to prevent rejection of the new kidney.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('press').
Syllables
im — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. mu — Open syllable, glide formation after consonant.. no — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, diphthong.. sup — Open syllable, schwa vowel following consonant.. press — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending in a vowel.. ant — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending in a vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound, with consonants forming the onset and/or coda.
Avoid Single Consonant Syllables
Syllable division avoids leaving single consonants as syllable onsets or codas.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel sounds are grouped together to form syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful consideration.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality (e.g., American English).
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