ventriculography
Syllables
ven-tric-u-log-ra-phy
Pronunciation
/vɛnˈtrɪk.jʊ.lɒɡ.rə.fi/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ventriculo- + graphy
Ventriculography is a noun of Latin/Greek origin, meaning a brain ventricle X-ray. It's divided into ven-tric-u-log-ra-phy, with stress on 'log'. Syllabification follows VC/VCC rules, with morphology influencing stress.
Definitions
- 1
A radiographic examination of the ventricles of the brain after injection of a radiopaque substance.
“The doctor ordered a ventriculography to assess the size of the ventricles.”
syn:Ventriculogram
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('log').
Syllables
ven — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster permissible.. tric — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound following a consonant.. log — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ra — Open syllable, vowel sound.. phy — Open syllable, vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Vowel-Only (V)
Single vowels often form their own syllables.
Stress Assignment
Stress is often assigned to the penultimate syllable, but morphological factors can influence this.
- The length of the 'ventriculo-' prefix influences syllabification.
- Morphological weight of the root influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist but do not alter core syllabification.
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