myelomeningocele
Syllables
my-e-lo-men-in-go-ce-le
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.əloʊˌmɛnɪŋ.əʊˈsiːl/
Stress
00000010
Morphemes
myelo- + meningo- + -cele
Myelomeningocele is an eight-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cele'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns, with the 'y' in 'my' functioning as a vowel.
Definitions
- 1
A birth defect in which the spinal cord fails to close completely during the first month of pregnancy.
“The baby was diagnosed with myelomeningocele shortly after birth.”
“Surgery is often required to treat myelomeningocele.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cele').
Syllables
my — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. go — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ce — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. le — Open syllable, single vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable (e.g., 'my', 'lo', 'men').
Single Vowel
A single vowel constitutes a syllable (e.g., 'e').
- The 'y' in 'my' functions as a vowel, creating a diphthong.
- Vowel clusters are common in words of Greek/Latin origin and don't necessarily dictate syllable breaks.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.