immunopathologic
Syllables
im-mu-no-pa-tho-log-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊpæθəˈlɒdʒɪk/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
im- + path- + -ologic
The word 'immunopathologic' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel-consonant patterns. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('log'). It's an adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, relating to immune system dysfunction and disease. Syllabification is consistent with similar words like 'psychological' and 'pathological'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or caused by a dysfunction of the immune system that contributes to the development of disease.
“immunopathologic mechanisms”
“an immunopathologic process”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('log'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. mu — Open syllable, vowel-consonant pattern.. no — Open syllable, vowel-consonant pattern.. pa — Open syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. tho — Open syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. log — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.. ic — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant pattern.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllable breaks after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllable breaks after a consonant followed by a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllable breaks after the vowel in a consonant-vowel-consonant sequence.
- The diphthong /oʊ/ in 'no-' and 'pa-' could potentially lead to alternative syllabifications, but the standard approach prioritizes maintaining vowel sounds within syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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