myelomeningocele
Syllables
my-e-lo-men-in-go-ce-le
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.əloʊ.mɪˈnɪŋ.əʊˌsiːl/
Stress
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Morphemes
myelo- + meningo- + -cele
Myelomeningocele is an eight-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules, though schwa reduction and regional accents can introduce variations.
Definitions
- 1
A congenital defect in the spinal cord caused by the incomplete closure of the vertebral column during fetal development, resulting in a sac containing cerebrospinal fluid protruding through the opening.
“The infant was diagnosed with a severe myelomeningocele.”
“Surgical intervention is often necessary to treat myelomeningocele.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ning'). Secondary stress on the first ('my') and sixth ('ce') syllables.
Syllables
my — Open syllable, diphthong.. e — Open syllable, schwa.. lo — Open syllable, diphthong.. men — Closed syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. go — Open syllable, diphthong.. ce — Open syllable, long vowel.. le — Coda syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially in open syllables.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are divided before vowels, especially in closed syllables.
- The word's length and multiple schwa sounds can lead to pronunciation variations.
- Regional accents may influence vowel pronunciation and syllable count.
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