lymphadenectasia
Syllables
lym-pha-de-nec-ta-sia
Pronunciation
/ˌlɪmfædəˈnɛktəsiə/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
lymph- + aden/o- + -ectasia
Lymphadenectasia is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('nec'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel-centric division and maintaining morphemic integrity. It's a complex word due to its Greek/Latin roots and length.
Definitions
- 1
A dilation or abnormal expansion of lymphatic vessels.
“The patient was diagnosed with lymphadenectasia after a series of imaging tests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nec'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple Greek/Latin roots.
Syllables
lym — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'm'. pha — Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'æ'. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ə'. nec — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'k', primary stress. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ə'. sia — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'iə'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation or morphemic boundaries.
- The preservation of the 'nec' unit is crucial for maintaining morphemic integrity.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it an exception to simpler syllabification rules.
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