hypoalimentation
Syllables
hy-po-a-li-men-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpoʊæˌlɪmənˈteɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
hypo- + aliment- + -ation
Hypoalimentation is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'hypo-', the Latin root 'aliment-', and the Latin suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant clustering rules, with the typical stress pattern for '-tion' endings.
Definitions
- 1
A condition of nutritional deficiency resulting from inadequate intake of food.
“The patient developed severe hypoalimentation after prolonged illness.”
“Hypoalimentation can lead to muscle wasting and weakened immunity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-teɪ-' in '-mentation').
Syllables
hy — Open, unstressed syllable.. po — Open, unstressed syllable.. a — Open, unstressed syllable.. li — Closed, unstressed syllable.. men — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ta — Open, unstressed syllable.. tion — Closed, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Rule
Consonants typically cluster around vowels.
Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-tion'.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /æ/ in 'alimentation').
Nearby Words
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