meningoencephalitic
Syllables
men-in-go-en-ceph-a-lit-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛnɪŋgoʊˌɛnsɛfəˈlɪtɪk/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
meningo- + encephalo- + -itic
The word 'meningoencephalitic' is divided into eight syllables: men-in-go-en-ceph-a-lit-ic. It's a complex adjective of Greek origin, denoting inflammation of the brain and its membranes. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lit'). Syllable division follows standard VCV and vowel-alone rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or affected by inflammation of the brain and its surrounding membranes.
“The patient presented with meningoencephalitic symptoms.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lit').
Syllables
men — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'n'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', nucleus 'n'. go — Open syllable, onset 'g', nucleus 'oʊ'. en — Closed syllable, onset 'ɛ', nucleus 'n'. ceph — Closed syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'f'. a — Open syllable, nucleus 'ə'. lit — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 't'. ic — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', nucleus 'k'
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VCV Rule
When a word has a vowel-consonant-vowel sequence, it is generally divided between the vowels.
Vowel Alone Rule
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless a clear vowel break exists.
- The word's length and multiple schwas present challenges. The 'enceph-' sequence requires careful consideration, but the standard VCV rule applies.
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