immunohematologic
Syllables
im-mu-no-he-ma-to-lo-gic
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊˌhiːmətoʊˈlɒdʒɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
immuno- + hemat- + -ologic
The word 'immunohematologic' is divided into eight syllables based on consonant-vowel patterns and diphthong rules. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. It's morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes, all with Greek or Latin origins. It functions as an adjective relating to the immunological study of blood.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study of the immunological aspects of blood, especially in relation to blood transfusions and immune-mediated blood disorders.
“The immunohematologic testing revealed a compatibility issue.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (/ˈlɒdʒɪk/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/ɪm/).
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. mu — Semi-vowel /j/ follows consonant /m/.. no — Open syllable with diphthong /oʊ/.. he — Open syllable with long vowel /iː/.. ma — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. to — Open syllable with diphthong /oʊ/.. lo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. gic — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
The most frequent pattern, applied to syllables where a consonant is followed by a vowel.
Diphthongs
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
- The initial consonant cluster in 'immuno-' is handled by allowing the vowel to follow.
- The length of the word and multiple morphemes make it a complex case, but it adheres to standard English syllabification rules.
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