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Words with Root “cephal(o)-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “cephal(o)-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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cephal(o)- Greek origin, meaning 'head'.
encephalomeningitis
8 syllables19 letters
en·ceph·a·lo·men·in·gi·tis
/ˌɛnˌsɛfəloʊmɪˈnɪŋˌaɪtɪs/
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Encephalomeningitis is divided into eight syllables: en-ceph-a-lo-men-in-gi-tis. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of Greek-derived morphemes indicating inflammation of the brain and its membranes. Syllable division follows standard open/closed syllable rules.