encephalomeningocele
Syllables
en-ceph-a-lo-men-in-go-ce-le
Pronunciation
/ˌɛnˌsɛfəloʊmɛˈnɪŋɡəˌsiːl/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + cephal/o- + -cele
The word 'encephalomeningocele' is divided into nine syllables: en-ceph-a-lo-men-in-go-ce-le. Primary stress falls on the eighth syllable ('ce'). The word is of Greek and Latin origin, composed of a prefix, two roots, and a suffix. Syllabification follows the onset-rhyme principle and vowel-as-syllable rules.
Definitions
- 1
A congenital malformation in which the brain and meninges protrude through a defect in the skull.
“The infant was diagnosed with an encephalomeningocele at birth.”
“Surgical intervention is often required to repair an encephalomeningocele.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the eighth syllable ('ce'). The stress pattern is influenced by the word's length and morphological structure.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ceph — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, vowel only.. lo — Open syllable, onset consonant.. men — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. in — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. go — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ce — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. le — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional consonants before (onset) and after (coda).
Vowel-as-Syllable
Single vowels often form their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it an exception to simpler syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple roots and suffixes requires careful consideration.
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