encephalomeningitis
Syllables
en-ceph-a-lo-men-in-gi-tis
Pronunciation
/ˌɛnˌsɛfəloʊmɪˈnɪŋɡaɪtɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + cephal(o)- + -itis
Encephalomeningitis is a complex noun of Greek origin meaning inflammation of the brain and meninges. It is syllabified as en-ceph-a-lo-men-in-gi-tis, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the Vowel-Coda Rule, Maximal Onset Principle, and Sonority Sequencing Principle.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ning-'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ceph — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. gi — Open syllable, vowel preceded by glide.. tis — Closed syllable, vowel followed by sibilant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Maximal Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds are ordered by sonority (perceived loudness) within a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of multiple Greek-derived roots influences the overall stress pattern.
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