encephalorrhagia
Syllables
en-ceph-a-lor-rhag-ia
Pronunciation
/ˌɛnˈsɛfələˌrɒdʒiə/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
en- + cephal- + -orrhagia
The word 'encephalorrhagia' is divided into six syllables: en-ceph-a-lor-rhag-ia. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lor'). The word is of Greek origin and consists of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A hemorrhage (bleeding) into the brain.
“The patient was diagnosed with encephalorrhagia after suffering a severe headache.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lor'). Stress pattern follows typical Greek-derived word stress rules.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ceph — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. lor — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. rhag — Closed syllable, 'rh' pronounced as /r/.. ia — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllable division occurs after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., ceph-a).
Vowel-Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before a vowel (e.g., en-ceph).
- The 'rh' digraph is pronounced as /r/ in British English, simplifying syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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