hyperventilation
Syllables
hy-per-ven-ti-la-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
hyper- + vent- + -ilation
The word 'hyperventilation' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-ven-ti-la-tion. It consists of the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'vent-', and the Latin suffix '-ilation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
A state of abnormally rapid and deep breathing, often caused by anxiety or panic.
“Her anxiety attack caused her to experience hyperventilation.”
“The paramedics treated the patient for hyperventilation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('hy').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ven — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the initial consonant sound (onset) and the remaining vowel and consonant sounds (rime).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Allowing syllables to end in consonant clusters, particularly when followed by a vowel in the next syllable.
- The prefix 'hyper-' creates a complex syllable structure.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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