contraindications
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-ca-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
contra- + indic- + -ations
The word 'contraindications' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third-to-last syllable. It's formed from the Latin prefix 'contra-', the root 'indic-', and the English suffix '-ations'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Factors or conditions that make a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable.
“The patient's allergies were a major contraindication for the antibiotic.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('ca'). This follows the general rule of stressing the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ion, -ia, -ious, -ism, etc.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, onset 'k', rhyme 'ɒn'. tra — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rhyme 'rə'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rhyme 'n'. di — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'ɪ'. ca — Open syllable, onset 'k', rhyme 'eɪ'. tions — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rhyme 'ənz
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the onset of the following syllable if possible.
Stress Placement
Stress is often found on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ion, -ia, -ious, -ism, etc.
- The word's length and complex consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The 'sh' sound in 'tions' can have slight variations in pronunciation depending on regional dialects.
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