hydromeningocele
Syllables
hy-dro-men-in-go-ce-le
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪ.droʊ.mɛˈnɪŋ.oʊ.siːl/
Stress
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Morphemes
hydro- + meningo- + -cele
Hydromeningocele is a noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into seven syllables (hy-dro-men-in-go-ce-le) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ce'). Syllabification follows standard English VCV and CVC rules, with the '-cele' suffix influencing stress placement. It describes a congenital defect involving the meninges and fluid accumulation.
Definitions
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A congenital defect characterized by the protrusion of the meninges through a defect in the skull or vertebral column, often containing cerebrospinal fluid.
“The infant was diagnosed with a hydromeningocele at birth.”
“Surgical intervention is often required to treat a hydromeningocele.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ce'). Stress is influenced by the length of the word and the morphological weight of the '-cele' suffix.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. dro — Open syllable, diphthong. men — Open syllable. in — Closed syllable. go — Open syllable, diphthong. ce — Closed syllable. le — Open syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before or after the consonant.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The Greek and Latin roots contribute to unusual sound combinations.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of '-cele' (/siːl/ vs. /sɛl/).
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