enteromesenteric
Syllables
en-ter-o-mes-en-ter-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌɛntər.oʊ.mɛˈsɛntər.ɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
entero- + mesenter- + -ic
The word 'enteromesenteric' is an adjective of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables: en-ter-o-mes-en-ter-ic. Primary stress falls on 'mes'. Syllabification follows the vowel break rule, with consonant clusters remaining intact within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or affecting both the intestines and the mesentery.
“The enteromesenteric plexus plays a crucial role in regulating intestinal function.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third-to-last syllable ('mes'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('en').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. mes — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. en — Open syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. ic — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds. Consonant clusters following vowels are typically kept within the same syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity, but the syllabification follows standard English rules without major deviations.
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