electroencephalograms
Syllables
el-ec-tro-en-ceph-a-lo-grams
Pronunciation
/ˌɛl.ɪk.troʊ.ɛnˌsɛf.ə.loʊˈɡræmz/
Stress
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Morphemes
electro- + encephalo- + -grams
The word 'electroencephalograms' is a complex noun with eight syllables, divided based on onset-rime structure and closed syllable rules. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's composed of Greek and English morphemes, indicating a recording of brain electrical activity.
Definitions
- 1
A recording of the electrical activity of the brain.
“The doctors analyzed the patient's electroencephalograms to detect any abnormalities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('en'). The final syllable ('grams') also receives secondary stress, though less prominent.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ec — Closed syllable, consonant closes the syllable.. tro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. en — Closed syllable, consonant closes the syllable.. ceph — Closed syllable, consonant closes the syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa reduction.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. grams — Closed syllable, consonant closes the syllable.
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Closed Syllable
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Vowel Reduction
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