agammaglobulinemia
Syllables
a-gam-ma-glo-bu-li-ne-mi-a
Pronunciation
/ˌæɡæməˌɡlɒbjuˈlɪniːmiə/
Stress
000000100
Morphemes
a- + gamma-globulin- + -emia
Agammaglobulinemia is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into nine syllables: a-gam-ma-glo-bu-li-ne-mi-a, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and manages consonant clusters to create valid onsets and codas.
Definitions
- 1
A rare genetic immune deficiency characterized by the absence of all types of antibodies (immunoglobulins) in the blood.
“Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and agammaglobulinemia are both primary immune deficiencies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mi' in 'liniemia').
Syllables
a — Open, unstressed syllable.. gam — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ma — Open, unstressed syllable.. glo — Closed, unstressed syllable.. bu — Closed, unstressed syllable.. li — Open, unstressed syllable.. ne — Open, unstressed syllable.. mi — Open, stressed syllable.. a — Open, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided to maintain onsets and codas within syllables.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters necessitates a nuanced approach.
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