immunosoppressa
Syllables
im-mu-no-sop-pre-ssa
Pronunciation
/im.mu.no.sop.ˈpres.sa/
Stress
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Morphemes
immuno- + soppress- + -a
The word 'immunosoppressa' is divided into six syllables: im-mu-no-sop-pre-ssa. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pre'). It's a feminine noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'immunosuppressant'. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules of vowel hiatus, consonant clusters, and geminate consonants.
Definitions
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A substance or treatment that suppresses the immune system.
Immunosuppressant
“Il paziente assume un farmaco immunosoppressore.”
“La terapia immunosoppressiva è necessaria dopo il trapianto.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pre').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. mu — Closed syllable.. no — Open syllable.. sop — Closed syllable, containing consonant cluster 'sp'. pre — Open, stressed syllable.. ssa — Closed syllable, containing geminate consonant 'ss'
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Vowel Hiatus Rule
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a single syllable.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are generally maintained within the same syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The geminate consonant 'pp' in 'soppressa' requires adherence to the geminate consonant rule.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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