electrodiagnosis
Syllables
el-ec-tro-di-ag-no-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌiːlɛktroʊdaɪˈæɡnəsɪs/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
electro- + diagnos- + -is
Electrodiagnosis is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, with vowels forming the syllable nuclei. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. The word's structure and syllabification are consistent with similar multi-syllabic words of Greek and Latin origin.
Definitions
- 1
The process of identifying a disease or condition by electrical means.
“The doctor ordered an electrodiagnosis to determine the extent of the nerve damage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (/daɪˈæɡnəsɪs/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/ˌiːlɛktroʊ/).
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'el'. ec — Closed syllable, onset 'ɛk', rime 'k'. tro — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'oʊ'. di — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'aɪ'. ag — Closed syllable, onset 'æɡ', rime 'ɡ'. no — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'oʊ'. sis — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'ɪs'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
Vowel sounds form the core of each syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are handled based on sonority hierarchy.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of rules.
- Greek origins of morphemes influence pronunciation.
- Diphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds.
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