immunosuppressive
Syllables
im-mu-no-sup-pres-sive
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊsəˈpresɪv/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
im- + mun- + -o-suppress-ive
The word 'immunosuppressive' is divided into six syllables: im-mu-no-sup-pres-sive. It is primarily an adjective derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-based rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or having the effect of suppressing the immune system.
“Immunosuppressive drugs are used to prevent organ rejection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sup').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, onset maximization.. mu — Open syllable, glide formation.. no — Open syllable, diphthong formation.. sup — Closed syllable, onset maximization.. pres — Closed syllable, onset maximization.. sive — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically centered around vowel sounds.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- The vowel /uː/ in 'mu' is a long vowel, influencing syllable weight.
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