encephalitogenic
Syllables
en-ceph-a-li-to-gen-ic
Pronunciation
[ɛnˌsɛfəloʊdʒɛˈnɪk]
Stress
01010
Morphemes
en- + cephal- + -itogenic
The word *encephalitogenic* is divided into syllables as en-ceph-a-li-to-gen-ic, with primary stress on the second and fourth syllables. It describes something that causes encephalitis and is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or causing encephalitis.
“encephalitogenic viruses”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the second and fourth syllables (ceph- and -gen-).
Syllables
en-ceph- — Open syllable followed by a consonant cluster. Stress on the second syllable.. a-li- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. to-gen- — VC syllable. Receives stress.. ic — CVC syllable. No exceptions.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
VC Syllable
Syllables with a vowel followed by a consonant are considered VC syllables.
CVC Syllable
Syllables with a consonant followed by a vowel and a consonant are considered CVC syllables.
- The 'ceph-' root is derived from the Greek 'kephalē' meaning 'head'.
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