glomerulonephritis
Syllables
glo-mer-u-lo-ne-phri-tis
Pronunciation
/ɡloʊˌmɛr.jʊ.loʊ.nɛ.frəˈtaɪ.tɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
glomero- + nephr- + -itis
Glomerulonephritis is a seven-syllable word (glo-mer-u-lo-ne-phri-tis) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots denoting kidney inflammation. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
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Inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney.
“The patient was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis after a kidney biopsy.”
“Glomerulonephritis can lead to kidney failure if left untreated.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti' in '-ritis').
Syllables
glo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mer — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ne — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. phri — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. tis — Complex syllable, diphthong followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs usually form a single syllable nucleus.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The word's origin and complex morphology require a nuanced understanding of Greek and Latin roots.
- Pronunciation can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
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