encephalorrhagia
Syllables
en-ceph-a-lo-rrh-a-gia
Pronunciation
/ˌɛnˌsɛfəloʊrˈheɪdʒiə/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
en- + cephal/o- + -rrhagia
Encephalorrhagia is a complex noun of Greek origin. It is divided into seven syllables: en-ceph-a-lo-rrh-a-gia, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The 'rrh' cluster functions as a syllabic consonant. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster division rules, with the exception of the unusual 'rrh' sequence.
Definitions
- 1
A hemorrhage originating in the brain.
“The patient was diagnosed with encephalorrhagia after the stroke.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈheɪdʒiə/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/ɛn/).
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ceph — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong.. rrh — Syllabic consonant, /r/ forming a syllable nucleus.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. gia — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Syllabic Consonant
/r/ can function as a syllable nucleus in certain contexts.
- The 'rrh' cluster is unusual and requires consideration as a syllabic consonant.
- The word's length and complex morphology contribute to its difficulty in syllabification.
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