lymphangioendothelioma
Syllables
lym-phang-io-en-do-the-lio-ma
Pronunciation
/ˌlɪmfæŋdʒiːoʊˌɛndoʊθiːˈliːoʊmə/
Stress
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Morphemes
lymph- + angio- + -ma
Lymphangioendothelioma is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits. The word is composed of multiple Greek-derived morphemes relating to lymphatic vessels and tumors.
Definitions
- 1
A rare, benign tumor composed of lymphatic vessels and endothelial cells.
“The patient was diagnosed with a lymphangioendothelioma in their neck.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the eighth syllable ('ma').
Syllables
lym — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. phang — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. io — Open syllable, vowel digraph.. en — Open syllable.. do — Open syllable.. the — Open syllable.. lio — Open syllable.. ma — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by one or more consonants.
Vowel followed by vowel
When two vowels appear together, they often form separate syllables.
Avoid splitting consonant clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a single syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology present challenges for syllabification.
- The pronunciation of vowel sounds within Greek-derived morphemes can be variable.
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