heterosuggestion
Syllables
het-er-o-sug-ges-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛtəroʊsəˈdʒɛstʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
hetero- + suggest + -ion
Heterosuggestion is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on 'ges'. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'hetero-', the Latin root 'suggest', and the Latin suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with minor exceptions for initial clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The influencing of a person by suggestions from another, especially in hypnosis.
“The therapist used heterosuggestion to help the patient overcome their fears.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('ges').
Syllables
het — Open, unstressed syllable. Initial consonant cluster.. er — Open, unstressed syllable.. o — Open, unstressed syllable. Single vowel.. sug — Closed, unstressed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ges — Closed, stressed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tion — Closed, unstressed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
- Initial 'het-' cluster is a common exception.
- The 'ges' cluster is a common occurrence in English.
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