inmunosupresion
Syllables
in-mu-no-su-pre-sion
Pronunciation
/im.mu.no.su.pɾeˈsjon/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + muno- + -supresión
The word 'inmunosupresion' is divided into six syllables: in-mu-no-su-pre-sion. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pre'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning immunosuppression. Syllable division follows standard Spanish vowel-based rules, accommodating consonant clusters and a prosthetic vowel.
Definitions
- 1
The suppression or weakening of the immune system.
Immunosuppression
“La inmunosupresión puede aumentar el riesgo de infecciones.”
“Los pacientes trasplantados requieren inmunosupresión para evitar el rechazo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pre').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mu — Open syllable, contains prosthetic vowel.. no — Open syllable.. su — Open syllable.. pre — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Prosthetic Vowel
Prosthetic vowels are included in the syllable count.
- The prosthetic vowel 'u' is a common adaptation in Spanish.
- The 'mn' cluster is a standard feature and doesn't pose a division challenge.
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