myelosuppression
Syllables
my-e-lo-sup-pres-sion
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.əloʊ.səˈpreʃ.ən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
myelo- + suppress- + -ion
Myelosuppression is a six-syllable word (my-e-lo-sup-pres-sion) with primary stress on the fourth syllable (pres). It's formed from Greek and Latin roots, denoting the inhibition of blood cell formation in the bone marrow. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant sequences and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The inhibition of the formation of blood cells in the bone marrow.
“Chemotherapy can cause myelosuppression, leading to increased risk of infection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pres'), following the general rule for -ion endings.
Syllables
my — Open syllable, diphthong.. e — Open syllable, long vowel.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong.. sup — Closed syllable.. pres — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. sion — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of the -ion suffix is a key factor in determining stress and syllable boundaries.
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