myelosuppressions
Syllables
my-e-lo-sup-pres-sions
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.əloʊ.səˈpreʃ.ənz/
Stress
001100
Morphemes
myelo- + suppress- + -ions
Myelosuppressions is a six-syllable noun (my-e-lo-sup-pres-sions) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and follows standard English syllable division rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
The inhibition of bone marrow activity, resulting in a decrease in the production of blood cells.
“Chemotherapy can cause severe myelosuppressions, increasing 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 morphological structure.
Syllables
my — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. e — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sup — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. pres — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. sions — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken up by a vowel.
Stress Placement
Stress is often predictable based on morphological structure and word length.
- The Greek-derived prefix 'myelo-' can have pronunciation variations, but the standard pronunciation is maintained in GB English.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
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