myelosuppressions
Syllables
my-e-lo-sup-pres-sions
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.əloʊ.səˈpreʃənz/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
myelo- + suppress- + -ion
The word 'myelosuppressions' is divided into six syllables: my-e-lo-sup-pres-sions. It consists of the prefix 'myelo-', the root 'suppress-', and the suffixes '-ion' and '-s'. The primary stress falls on the 'pres' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules, with consideration for the Greek-derived prefix and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The suppression of bone marrow activity, resulting in a decrease in the production of blood cells.
“Chemotherapy can cause severe myelosuppressions, increasing the risk of infection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('pres'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ions'.
Syllables
my — Open syllable, diphthong.. e — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong.. sup — Closed syllable.. pres — Closed syllable.. sions — Closed syllable, geminate consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-C-V
When a syllable contains a vowel, followed by a consonant, followed by a vowel, it is typically divided between the vowels.
Vowel-C
When a syllable contains a vowel followed by a consonant, it is typically divided after the vowel.
CVC
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant syllables are generally divided between the vowel and the final consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless a vowel is present within the cluster.
- The initial 'myelo-' presents a slightly unusual syllable structure due to its Greek origin.
- The geminate 'ss' in 'sions' doesn't affect the syllable division.
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