retransplantation
Syllables
re-trans-plan-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriː.træns.plænˈteɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
re- + plant + -transplantation
Retransplantation is a five-syllable word (re-trans-plan-ta-tion) with primary stress on the third syllable (ta). It's formed from the prefixes 're-' and 'trans-', the root 'plant', and the suffix '-ation'. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant boundaries and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
The act of transplanting something again.
“The success of the retransplantation was remarkable.”
“The patient underwent a retransplantation after the initial graft failed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ta'). This is typical for words ending in '-tion' unless other factors intervene.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound /iː/. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /tr/, vowel sound /æ/. plan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /pl/, vowel sound /æ/. ta — Open syllable, diphthong /eɪ/. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /ʃn/
Word Parts
re-
Latin origin, meaning 'again, back'. Prefixes modify meaning.
plant
Latin origin (*plantare*), meaning 'to plant'. Core meaning-bearing unit.
-transplantation
Combination of 'trans-' (Latin, 'across, beyond') and '-tion' (Latin, forming a noun from a verb). Creates a noun of action or state.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case, but the standard syllabification rules apply consistently.
- No major exceptions were encountered.
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