hydrencephalocele
Syllables
hy-dren-ceph-a-lo-cele
Pronunciation
/haɪˈdrɛnsɛfəloʊsiːl/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
hydro- + encephalo- + -cele
The word 'hydrencephalocele' is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, denoting a medical condition. Stress falls on the second syllable ('dren'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and codas while respecting vowel quality. The word's complexity arises from its multiple Greek roots.
Definitions
- 1
A congenital condition in which fluid accumulates in the cavities of the brain, causing enlargement of the head.
“The infant was diagnosed with a hydrencephalocele.”
“Surgical intervention is often necessary to treat hydrencephalocele.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dren').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. dren — Closed syllable, stressed.. ceph — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong.. cele — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end in vowels. Applied to 'hy', 'lo'.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can end in consonants if they contain a vowel sound. Applied to 'dren', 'ceph', 'cele'.
Vowel-Only
A single vowel can form a syllable. Applied to 'a'.
- The combination of Greek roots creates a complex word.
- The 'ph' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- Minor regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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