derencephalocele
Syllables
de-ren-ceph-a-lo-ce-le
Pronunciation
/ˌdɛrənˈsɛfələˌsiːl/
Stress
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Morphemes
der- + encephalo- + -cele
Derencephalocele is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is syllabified as de-ren-ceph-a-lo-ce-le, with primary stress on the 'ceph' syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and open syllable rules. It shares structural similarities with other '-cele' terms like encephalocele and hydrocele.
Definitions
- 1
A rare congenital malformation characterized by a herniation of brain tissue through a defect in the skull.
“The infant was diagnosed with a derencephalocele during prenatal testing.”
syn:Encephalocele
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ceph').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ren — Open syllable, unstressed.. ceph — Open syllable, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. ce — Closed syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first vowel.
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound /f/ for syllabification.
- The word is complex but follows standard English syllabification rules.
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