bronchoconstriction
Syllables
bron-cho-con-stric-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌbrɒŋkoʊkənˈstrɪkʃən/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
broncho- + constrict- + -ion
Bronchoconstriction is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on 'stric' and secondary stress on 'bron'. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'broncho-', the Latin root 'constrict-', and the Latin suffix '-ion'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, accounting for consonant clusters and stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The narrowing of the bronchioles in the lungs, typically caused by contraction of the surrounding smooth muscle.
“Asthma often leads to bronchoconstriction.”
“The medication helped to reverse the bronchoconstriction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stric'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('bron').
Syllables
bron — Open syllable, unstressed. Initial consonant cluster.. cho — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. stric — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a consonant cluster.. tion — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect division in complex words.
- The initial 'br' cluster is a common exception to simple VC division.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of pronunciation and morphemic boundaries.
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