meningoencephalocele
Syllables
men-in-go-en-ceph-a-lo-cele
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛnɪŋgoʊɛnˌsɛfəloʊˈsiːl/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
meningo- + encephalo- + -cele
Meningoencephalocele is divided into eight syllables: men-in-go-en-ceph-a-lo-cele. It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, denoting a congenital malformation. Stress falls on the final syllable ('cele'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining morphemic integrity.
Definitions
- 1
A congenital malformation characterized by the herniation of the meninges and brain tissue through a defect in the skull.
“The infant was diagnosed with a meningoencephalocele at birth.”
“Surgical intervention is often required to repair a meningoencephalocele.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('cele'). The first syllable ('men') and the syllable 'en' receive secondary stress, while the remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
men — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Closed syllable, contains nasal consonant.. go — Open syllable, diphthong.. en — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. ceph — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. a — Open, schwa vowel, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong.. cele — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound. This is the primary driver of syllable division.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split when necessary to maintain the vowel rule, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally kept together as separate syllables to preserve morphological integrity.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of consonant clusters ('ceph') necessitates consideration of potential split points.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but are unlikely to significantly alter the syllable division.
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