electroencephalogram
Syllables
el-ec-tro-en-ce-pha-lo-gram
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktroʊˌɛnˌsɛfəloʊˈɡræm/
Stress
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Morphemes
electro- + encephalo- + -gram
Electroencephalogram is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables (el-ec-tro-en-ce-pha-lo-gram) with primary stress on the final syllable ('gram'). Syllabification follows vowel-CVC and consonant cluster rules. Its morphemic structure consists of the prefix 'electro-', root 'encephalo-', and suffix '-gram'.
Definitions
- 1
A recording of the electrical activity of the brain.
“The doctor ordered an electroencephalogram to investigate the seizures.”
syn:EEG
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth-to-last syllable ('gram').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset 'el'. ec — Closed syllable, onset 'ec'. tro — Open syllable, onset 'tr'. en — Closed syllable, onset 'en'. ce — Open syllable, onset 'c'. pha — Open syllable, onset 'ph'. lo — Open syllable, onset 'l'. gram — Closed syllable, onset 'gr'
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants forming the onset and coda.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs (like 'ph') are treated as single units.
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- Stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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