hydromeningocele
Syllables
hy-dro-me-nin-go-ce-le
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪ.drəʊ.mɪˈnɪŋ.ɡəʊˌsiːl/
Stress
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Morphemes
hydro- + meningo- + -cele
Hydromeningocele is a seven-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Syllabification follows vowel-based division, onset-rime structure, and the rule of syllabic consonants. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ning'). The word's complexity arises from its length and multiple consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A congenital defect characterized by the protrusion of the meninges through a defect in the skull or vertebral column.
“The infant was diagnosed with a hydromeningocele at birth.”
“Surgical intervention is often required to treat a hydromeningocele.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ning'). Secondary stress is on the first syllable ('hy').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel followed by a glide.. dro — Open syllable, consonant cluster + vowel + diphthong.. me — Open syllable, consonant + short vowel.. nin — Closed syllable, consonant + short vowel + nasal consonant.. go — Open syllable, consonant + diphthong.. ce — Open syllable, consonant + long vowel.. le — Syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable.
Syllabic Consonant
A sonorant consonant can form a syllable nucleus if not preceded by another consonant.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenging case for syllabification.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters requires careful consideration of pronunciation.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some accents.
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