hyperalimentation
Syllables
hy-per-a-li-men-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌæləˈmeɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
hyper- + aliment- + -ation
Hyperalimentation is a seven-syllable noun (hy-per-a-li-men-ta-tion) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It means 'excessive nourishment' and is formed from Greek and Latin roots. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The intravenous administration of nutrients to patients unable to take food by mouth.
“The patient required hyperalimentation due to severe malnutrition.”
“Hyperalimentation is often used in post-operative care.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈmeɪʃən/). This follows the English rule of stressing the second-to-last syllable when the last syllable contains a schwa and is not part of a compound word.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. li — Closed syllable.. men — Closed syllable.. ta — Open syllable, schwa.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels when a consonant separates them.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided around consonants between vowels.
Suffix Division
Common suffixes like '-tion' are generally kept together as a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple vowels/consonants require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel quality might occur, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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