hematomphalocele
Syllables
he-ma-to-mph-a-lo-ce-le
Pronunciation
/ˌhiːmətoʊmˈfæləsɪl/
Stress
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Morphemes
hemato- + omphalo- + -cele
Hematomphalocele is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is syllabified as he-ma-to-mph-a-lo-ce-le, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The 'mph' cluster is a key phonetic consideration. The word's morphemic structure reveals its meaning related to blood and the navel, indicating a congenital hernia.
Definitions
- 1
A rare congenital condition characterized by a herniation of blood-filled sacs through the umbilical ring.
“The infant was diagnosed with a hematomphalocele at birth.”
“Surgical intervention is typically required to repair a hematomphalocele.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈfæləsɪl/). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable (/hiː/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
he — Open syllable, stressed. ma — Open syllable, unstressed. to — Open syllable, unstressed. mph — Closed syllable, stressed, unusual consonant cluster. a — Open syllable, unstressed. lo — Open syllable, unstressed. ce — Closed syllable, unstressed. le — Closed syllable, unstressed
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless they are easily separable phonetically.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence and duration.
- The 'mph' cluster is an unusual onset, but is treated as a single unit due to phonetic coarticulation.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowels contribute to the complexity of its syllabification.
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