electroencephalography
Syllables
el-ec-tro-en-ceph-a-log-ra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktroʊˌɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒɡrəfi/
Stress
001000101
Morphemes
electro- + encephalo- + -graphy
Electroencephalography is a nine-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows VC patterns and morphemic boundaries. It denotes the recording of brain electrical activity.
Definitions
- 1
The recording of the electrical activity of the brain.
“The doctor ordered an electroencephalography to diagnose the patient's seizures.”
“Electroencephalography is a valuable tool in sleep studies.”
syn:EEG
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-gra-').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. en — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ceph — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. log — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. phy — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables.
Stress Placement
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of this length and origin.
- The length and complexity of the word can lead to variations in pronunciation and syllabification.
- The sequence '-enceph-' is often treated as a unit but is broken down for syllabification purposes.
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