lymphangiomatous
Syllables
lym-phan-gi-o-mat-ous
Pronunciation
/ˌlɪmfænˌdʒɪˈɒmətəs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
lymph + angi + ous
The word 'lymphangiomatous' is a complex adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('mat'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles, with some exceptions due to digraphs and vowel pronunciations.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling a lymphangioma.
“The patient presented with a lymphangiomatous malformation on their neck.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mat'). The first, second, third, and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
lym — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ym'. phan — Closed syllable, onset 'f', rime 'an'. gi — Closed syllable, onset 'dʒ', rime 'i'. o — Vowel-only syllable. mat — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'at'. ous — Syllable with reduced vowel, coda 's'
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Division
Vowel-only syllables are formed when a single vowel stands alone.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- The 'gi' combination is pronounced /dʒɪ/.
- The final 'ous' syllable is often reduced in unstressed positions.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.