metrolymphangitis
Syllables
me-tro-lym-phan-gi-tis
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtrəʊˌlɪmfænˈdʒaɪtɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
metro- + lymph- + -itis
Metrolymphangitis is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('gi'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, with consideration for consonant clusters and diphthongs. The word is morphologically complex, combining Greek roots and suffixes to denote inflammation of the uterine lymphatic vessels.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels of the uterus.
“Metrolymphangitis is a rare condition often associated with puerperal sepsis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('gi'). The stress pattern is typical for complex medical terms.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lym — Closed syllable, unstressed.. phan — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gi — Open syllable, stressed.. tis — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided around vowel sounds, separating onsets (initial consonants) from rimes (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within the onset or rime unless they are unpronounceable.
Vowel Digraph/Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within the rime.
- The 'ph' digraph represents the /f/ sound.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
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