Words with Root “meningo-” in English (US)

Hydromeningocele is a noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into seven syllables (hy-dro-men-in-go-ce-le) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ce'). Syllabification follows standard English VCV and CVC rules, with the '-cele' suffix influencing stress placement. It describes a congenital defect involving the meninges and fluid accumulation.

Myelomeningocele is an eight-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules, though schwa reduction and regional accents can introduce variations.