immunosuppresseurs
Syllables
im-mu-no-sup-pres-seurs
Pronunciation
/im.y.no.sy.pʁɛ.sœʁ/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
im- + mun- + -suppresseurs
The word 'immunosuppresseurs' is divided into six syllables: im-mu-no-sup-pres-seurs. It features a Latin-derived prefix and root, a French suffix, and stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants, with consideration for nasal vowels and palatalization.
Definitions
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Substances or drugs that suppress the immune system.
Immunosuppressants
“Les immunosuppresseurs sont utilisés après une transplantation d'organe.”
“Ce patient prend des immunosuppresseurs pour contrôler sa maladie auto-immune.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'seurs', typical of French word stress.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable.. mu — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. no — Open syllable.. sup — Closed syllable, palatalization of 's' before 'u'.. pres — Closed syllable.. seurs — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the adjacent syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form a syllable nucleus.
Palatalization Rule
's' before 'u' or 'i' is often palatalized.
- The length of the word and consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Nasal vowels are a standard feature of French phonology.
- The final schwa in 'seurs' might be elided in rapid speech.
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