contraindication
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
contra- + indic- + -ation
Contra-indication is a four-syllable noun with primary stress on 'ca'. It's formed from Latin roots and follows standard English syllable division rules based on vowel-consonant patterns. The prefix 'contra-' and the suffix '-ation' contribute to its morphological structure.
Definitions
- 1
A condition or factor that serves as a reason to discontinue a medical treatment or procedure.
“Severe allergies are a contra-indication for receiving the vaccine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ca'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('con'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
con — Open, unstressed syllable.. tra — Open, unstressed syllable.. in — Closed, unstressed syllable.. di — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ca — Open, stressed syllable.. tion — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., 'in', 'di').
Vowel-Preceded Consonant Cluster
Syllables are divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant cluster (e.g., 'tra').
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllable division considers whether a syllable ends in a vowel (open) or a consonant (closed).
- The hyphenated prefix 'contra-' requires careful consideration, but standard vowel-following consonant rules apply.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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