immunosuppression
Syllables
im-mu-no-sup-pres-sion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊsəˈpreʃən/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
im- + mun- + -o-suppress-ion
The word 'immunosuppression' is divided into six syllables: im-mu-no-sup-pres-sion. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from Latin roots and suffixes, denoting the suppression of the immune system. Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel presence, onset complexity, and stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The suppression of the immune system, typically to prevent rejection of transplanted organs or to treat autoimmune diseases.
“The patient underwent immunosuppression following the kidney transplant.”
“Long-term immunosuppression can increase the risk of infection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pres').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. mu — Open syllable.. no — Open syllable.. sup — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. pres — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. sion — Closed syllable, suffix.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
Onset Complexity
Syllables can tolerate complex onsets (e.g., 'im-', 'sup-').
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority, but 'sup-' is maintained as a unit due to pronunciation.
Stress Rule
Penultimate syllable stress in words ending in '-ion'.
- The '-sup-' sequence could potentially be divided as 'su-pres', but pronunciation favors 'sup-pres'.
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