lymphogranulomas
Syllables
lym-pho-gra-nu-lo-mas
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪmfəˌɡrænjuˈloʊməz/
Stress
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Morphemes
lympho- + granulo- + -mas
The word 'lymphogranulomas' is divided into six syllables: lym-pho-gra-nu-lo-mas. It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, referring to a sexually transmitted disease. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime structure rules.
Definitions
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A chronic, sexually transmitted disease caused by certain strains of *Chlamydia trachomatis*, characterized by inflammation of the lymph nodes and potentially leading to genital ulcers and scarring.
“The patient was diagnosed with lymphogranulomas after a series of tests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (/loʊ/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/lɪm/).
Syllables
lym — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ym'. pho — Open syllable, onset 'ph', rime 'oʊ'. gra — Open syllable, onset 'gr', rime 'a'. nu — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'u'. lo — Open, stressed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'oʊ'. mas — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'az'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are formed based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The 'ym' digraph in 'lym-' is relatively uncommon but acceptable.
- Consonant clusters 'lym', 'gr', and 'mas' are common in English.
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