myelographically
Syllables
my-e-lo-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.ə.loʊˈɡræf.ɪ.kli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
myelo- + graph- + -ically
The word 'myelographically' is divided into seven syllables: my-e-lo-graph-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the 'graph' syllable. The word is formed from the Greek prefix 'myelo-', the Greek root 'graph-', and the English adverbial suffix '-ically'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and open/closed syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to myelography (a radiographic examination of the spinal cord).
“The spinal cord was visualized myelographically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'graph', which is typical for words with this morphological structure. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
my — Open syllable, diphthong.. e — Open syllable, schwa sound.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong.. graph — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ly — Closed syllable, consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Open syllables end in a vowel sound, while closed syllables end in a consonant sound.
- Potential vowel reduction in the first syllable (/maɪ/ to /mə/) is a minor variation.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality but not syllable division.
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