immunocompétente
Syllables
im-mu-no-com-pé-ten-te
Pronunciation
/im.y.no.kɔ̃.pe.tɑ̃t/
Stress
0000111
Morphemes
immuno- + compét- + -ente
The word 'immunocompétente' is divided into seven syllables: im-mu-no-com-pé-ten-te. Stress falls on the final syllable '-te'. It's built from the prefix 'immuno-', the root 'compét-', and the suffix '-ente'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of eliciting an immune response; possessing a functioning immune system.
Immunocompetent
“Les lymphocytes T sont immunocompétents.”
“Un patient immunocompétent.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-te' (primary stress).
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. mu — Open syllable, contains a semi-vowel.. no — Open syllable, followed by a nasal vowel.. com — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. pé — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables are divided around vowel sounds (e.g., 'mu', 'no', 'pé').
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are complex (e.g., 'com').
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often includes any remaining consonants (e.g., 'ten', 'te').
- Nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /ɑ̃/ influence syllabification; the following 'n' is not a separate syllable onset.
- Liaison possibilities exist depending on the following word.
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