laryngopharyngitis
Syllables
la-ryn-go-pha-ryn-gi-tis
Pronunciation
/ˌlærinɡoʊfærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
laryngo- + pharyng- + -itis
Laryngopharyngitis is a noun with seven syllables (la-ryn-go-pha-ryn-gi-tis). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word formed from Greek roots indicating inflammation of the larynx and pharynx. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on onset-rime structure and CVC patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the larynx and pharynx simultaneously.
“The patient was diagnosed with laryngopharyngitis after complaining of a sore throat and hoarseness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ti-' in 'itis').
Syllables
la — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'a'. ryn — Closed syllable, CVC structure. go — Open syllable, onset 'g', rime 'o'. pha — Open syllable, onset 'ph', rime 'a'. ryn — Closed syllable, CVC structure. gi — Closed syllable, CVC structure. tis — Closed syllable, CVC structure
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
CVC Structure
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are identified based on the consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.
- The digraph 'ph' is treated as a single onset.
- The stress pattern is consistent with medical terminology ending in '-itis'.
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