immunosuppression
Syllables
im-mu-no-sup-pres-sion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊsəˈpreʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
im- + muno- + -suppression
Immunosuppression is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's derived from Latin roots and prefixes, and its syllabification adheres to standard English rules, considering vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The suppression of the immune system, typically to prevent rejection of a transplant or to treat autoimmune diseases.
“The patient underwent immunosuppression following the kidney transplant.”
“Long-term immunosuppression can increase the risk of infection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sup'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and origin.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. mu — Open syllable, diphthong.. no — Open syllable, diphthong.. sup — Closed, stressed syllable.. pres — Closed syllable.. sion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to stress placement and consonant cluster resolution.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries.
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