immunosopressi
Syllables
im-mu-no-so-pre-ssi
Pronunciation
/im.mu.no.sop.pres.si/
Stress
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Morphemes
immuno + soppress + i
The word 'immunosoppressi' is divided into six syllables: im-mu-no-so-pre-ssi. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word with Latin origins, consisting of the prefix 'immuno-', the root 'soppress-', and the suffix '-i'. Syllabification follows standard Italian CV and VV rules, accommodating the 'ss' consonant cluster.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or denoting a suppressed immune system.
Immunosuppressed
“I pazienti immunosoppressi sono più vulnerabili alle infezioni.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pre').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. mu — Closed syllable.. no — Open syllable, vowel hiatus.. so — Open syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. ssi — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ss'.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Vowel-Vowel (VV)
Vowel hiatus is permitted, creating separate syllables for each vowel.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters can occur within a syllable, particularly in learned vocabulary.
Penultimate Stress
In general, Italian words are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The word is a compound derived from Latin roots.
- The 'ss' cluster is a common feature of Italian orthography.
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