electrodiagnoses
Syllables
el-ec-tro-diag-no-ses
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɪktrəʊdaɪˈæɡnəʊsiːz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
electro- + diagnos- + -es
The word 'electrodiagnoses' is divided into six syllables: el-ec-tro-diag-no-ses. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('diag'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'diagnos-', and the suffix '-es'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel quality.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form of electrodiagnosis; the use of electrical tests to diagnose medical conditions.
“The neurologist ordered a series of electrodiagnoses to determine the extent of the nerve damage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('diag'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. ec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tro — Open syllable, complex onset (tr), diphthong.. diag — Closed syllable, vowel digraph, consonant ending.. no — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. ses — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
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Onset-Rime
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Maximizing Onsets
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Closed Syllable
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