encephalomeningocele
Syllables
en-ceph-a-lo-men-in-go-ce-le
Pronunciation
/ˌɛnˌsɛfəloʊmɪˈnɪŋɡoʊˌsiːl/
Stress
000001000
Morphemes
en- + mening/o- + -cele
The word 'encephalomeningocele' is a complex medical term of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into eight syllables: en-ceph-a-lo-men-in-go-ce-le. The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('go'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with affixes forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A congenital malformation characterized by a protrusion of the brain and meninges through a defect in the skull.
“The infant was diagnosed with an encephalomeningocele at birth.”
“Surgical intervention is often required to treat an encephalomeningocele.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('go' in 'men-in-go'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ceph — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed (schwa).. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. go — Open syllable, stressed.. ce — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The presence of multiple schwas (/ə/) can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but the overall structure follows standard English patterns.
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