myelolymphangioma
Syllables
my-e-lo-lym-phan-gi-o-ma
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.ə.loʊ.lɪm.fæn.dʒiˈoʊ.mə/
Stress
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Morphemes
myelo- + lymph-angi- + -oma
Myelolymphangioma is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots relating to bone marrow, lymphatic vessels, and tumors. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word after vowels and before consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A benign tumor composed of lymphatic vessels, blood vessels, and bone marrow elements.
“The patient was diagnosed with a myelolymphangioma in their cervical spine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('o' in 'o-ma').
Syllables
my — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. e — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lym — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. phan — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, primary stress.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant (e.g., my-e, lo-lym).
Vowel Sound
Single vowel sounds form their own syllable (e.g., e).
Consonant Cluster
Vowels are followed by consonant clusters to form a syllable (e.g., lym).
- The word's length and complex morphology (multiple roots) increase the potential for pronunciation variations.
- The 'y' in 'my' functions as a vowel, influencing syllable division.
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