hematomphalocele
Syllables
he-ma-to-mpha-lo-ce-le
Pronunciation
/ˌhiːmətoʊmˈfæləsɪl/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
hemato- + omphalo- + -cele
Hematomphalocele is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is syllabified as he-ma-to-mpha-lo-ce-le, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('lo'). The word's structure reflects its morphemic components: 'hemato-' (blood), 'omphalo-' (navel), and '-cele' (swelling). Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, accommodating the unusual 'mpha-' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
A rare congenital condition characterized by a herniation of blood-filled sacs through the umbilical ring.
“The infant was diagnosed with a hematomphalocele shortly after birth.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
he — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ma — Closed syllable.. to — Open syllable.. mpha — Complex onset, syllabic 'm'. lo — Open syllable, primary stress.. ce — Closed syllable.. le — Coda syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Rule
Syllables can end with a consonant sound, creating closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible at the beginning of a syllable.
- The 'mpha-' syllable is an unusual cluster but permissible due to the word's origin.
- Potential for slight regional variations in pronunciation.
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