dermatocellulitis
Syllables
der-ma-to-cel-lu-li-tis
Pronunciation
/ˌdɜːrmətəˈsɛljʊlaɪtɪs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
derma- + cel-luli- + -itis
Dermatocellulitis is a noun of Greek and Latin origin, meaning a bacterial skin infection. It is syllabified as der-ma-to-cel-lu-li-tis, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('cel'). The word's structure reflects its morphemic components: 'derma-' (skin), 'cel-luli-' (cells), and '-itis' (inflammation). Syllable division follows the vowel-coda rule and diphthong rule.
Definitions
- 1
A diffuse, rapidly spreading bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
“The patient was diagnosed with dermatocellulitis after presenting with redness and swelling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cel'). This is typical for words ending in '-itis', but influenced by the length and complexity of preceding syllables.
Syllables
der — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cel — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lu — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. li — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. tis — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound. Consonants following vowels are typically assigned to the following syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) form a single syllable nucleus.
- Potential for simplification of 'cel-lu' in rapid speech.
- Variations in vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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