immunodépreseur
Syllables
im-mu-no-dé-pre-seur
Pronunciation
/im.y.no.de.pʁɛ.sœʁ/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
immuno- + dépres- + -seur
The word 'immunodépresseur' is divided into six syllables: im-mu-no-dé-pre-seur. Stress falls on the final syllable '-seur'. It's a complex noun formed from Latin roots with a prefix, root, and agentive suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A substance or drug that suppresses the immune system.
Immunosuppressant
“Ce patient prend un immunodépresseur après la transplantation.”
“Les immunodépresseurs peuvent augmenter le risque d'infection.”
ant:immunostimulant
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-seur', typical of French nouns. A weaker secondary stress may be present on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. mu — Open syllable.. no — Open syllable.. dé — Open syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. seur — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following or preceding them.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the beginning of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a word.
- The 'dé' syllable could potentially be combined with 'pre', but pronunciation dictates separation.
- Liaison possibilities with preceding words do not affect internal syllabification.
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