lymphangiectasis
Syllables
lym-phan-gi-ec-ta-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌlɪmfæŋdʒiˈɛktəsɪs/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
lymph- + angio- + -ectasis
Lymphangiectasis is a six-syllable noun (lym-phan-gi-ec-ta-sis) with primary stress on 'ec'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, respecting vowel-consonant sequences, consonant clusters, and morphemic boundaries. It denotes a lymphatic vessel dilation.
Definitions
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A congenital malformation characterized by dilation of lymphatic vessels.
“The patient was diagnosed with generalized lymphangiectasis.”
“Treatment options for lymphangiectasis are limited.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ec'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
lym — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'm'. phan — Closed syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'æ', coda 'ŋ'. gi — Open syllable, onset 'dʒ', nucleus 'i'. ec — Closed syllable, onset 'ɛ', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'k'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ə'. sis — Closed syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 's'
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Morphemic Integrity Rule
Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries whenever possible.
- The word's length and complexity require careful consideration of vowel and consonant sequences.
- The presence of the 'ng' cluster and the 'ec' sequence require specific attention.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the '-sis' suffix.
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