endotheliomyxoma
Syllables
en-do-the-li-o-myx-o-ma
Pronunciation
/ˌɛndoʊˌθeli.oʊˌmɪkˈsoʊmə/
Stress
00100101
Morphemes
endo- + theli- + -oma
Endotheliomyxoma is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables (en-do-the-li-o-myx-o-ma) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel division and onset-coda structure rules.
Definitions
- 1
A rare, benign tumor composed of endothelial cells, fibrous tissue, and myxoid stroma, typically found in the heart.
“The patient was diagnosed with an endotheliomyxoma in the right atrium.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('so'). Secondary stress on 'the'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, onset /ɛ/, no coda.. do — Open syllable, onset /d/, no coda.. the — Open syllable, onset /θ/, no coda.. li — Open syllable, onset /l/, no coda.. o — Open syllable, onset /o/, no coda.. myx — Closed syllable, onset /m/, coda /ks/. o — Open syllable, onset /o/, no coda.. ma — Open syllable, onset /m/, no coda.
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided around vowels.
Onset-Coda Structure
Syllables consist of an onset, nucleus, and coda.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple morphemes make it complex.
- The stress pattern is somewhat irregular.
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