myeloencephalitis
Syllables
my-e-lo-en-ce-pha-li-tis
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.ə.loʊ.ɛnˌsɛf.əˈlaɪ.tɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
myelo- + encephal- + -itis
Myeloencephalitis is divided into eight syllables: my-e-lo-en-ce-pha-li-tis. It's a noun of Greek origin meaning inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the spinal cord and brain.
“The patient was diagnosed with myeloencephalitis after exhibiting neurological symptoms.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ce'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple morphemes and Greek/Latin roots.
Syllables
my — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. e — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. en — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ce — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. pha — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant (e.g., my-, e-, lo-).
Consonant cluster followed by vowel
Syllables are divided after a consonant cluster when followed by a vowel (e.g., en-, tis-).
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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