lymphangiectodes
Syllables
lymph-an-gi-ec-to-des
Pronunciation
/ˌlɪmfæŋdʒiˈɛktəʊdiːz/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
lymph + angiect + odes
The word 'lymphangiectodes' is an adjective of Greek origin. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and the 'ph' digraph.
Definitions
- 1
Resembling or pertaining to lymphangiectasia (dilatation of lymphatic vessels).
“The tissue exhibited lymphangiectodes characteristics.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to').
Syllables
lymph — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. an — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. gi — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. ec — Closed syllable, short vowel followed by a consonant, primary stress.. to — Open syllable, diphthong followed by no consonant.. des — Closed syllable, long vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress is placed on the second-to-last syllable in many English words.
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- Potential variation in the length of the final vowel in 'des'.
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