autotransplantation
Syllables
au-to-trans-plan-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːtoʊtrænsplænˈteɪʃən/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
auto- + transplant- + -ation
Autotransplantation is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable (ta). It's formed from the prefix 'auto-', the root 'transplant-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with the -tion suffix influencing stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
The replacement of an organ or tissue with one from another part of the body of the same individual.
“Skin autotransplantation is a common procedure for burn victims.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ta' in 'trans-plan-ta-tion').
Syllables
au — Open syllable, vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. plan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable, schwa.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Pattern Rule
Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -tion.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- The -tion suffix consistently attracts stress.
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