immunopathologist
Syllables
im-mu-no-pa-thol-o-gist
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊpæθəˈlɒdʒɪst/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
im- + immun- + -logist
The word 'immunopathologist' is divided into seven syllables: im-mu-no-pa-thol-o-gist. It's a compound noun with Latin and Greek roots, and the primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('thol'). Syllable division follows standard English CV, VC, and CVC rules.
Definitions
- 1
A medical specialist who studies the relationship between the immune system and the development of disease.
“The immunopathologist presented her research at the conference.”
“Dr. Smith is a leading immunopathologist in the field of autoimmune diseases.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('thol'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ologist'.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. mu — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. no — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. pa — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. thol — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. o — Open syllable, vowel only.. gist — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided after each vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided before each vowel sound when preceded by a consonant.
CVC
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are divided after the vowel.
- The compound nature of the word requires applying standard English compounding rules.
- The vowel sequences are relatively straightforward, avoiding diphthong simplification or unusual pronunciations.
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