pneumoencephalogram
Syllables
pneu-mo-en-ceph-a-lo-gram
Pronunciation
/ˌnjuːmoʊˌɛnˌsɛfəloʊˈɡræm/
Stress
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Morphemes
pneumo- + encephalo- + -gram
The word 'pneumoencephalogram' is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables: pneu-mo-en-ceph-a-lo-gram. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('gram'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-coda and consonant cluster division, with a minor exception for the initial 'pn' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
A roentgenographic (X-ray) examination of the brain ventricles after the introduction of air or gas.
“The doctor ordered a pneumoencephalogram to rule out any abnormalities in the brain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('gram'). The preceding syllable 'lo' receives secondary stress, though it is less pronounced.
Syllables
pneu — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mo — Open syllable.. en — Closed syllable.. ceph — Closed syllable.. a — Open, unstressed syllable (schwa).. lo — Open syllable.. gram — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
pneumo-
Greek origin (πνεύμων - pneumōn), meaning 'lung' or 'air'. Indicates relation to air or lungs.
encephalo-
Greek origin (ἐγκέφαλος - enképhalos), meaning 'brain'. Indicates relation to the brain.
-gram
Greek origin (γράμμα - gramma), meaning 'something written' or 'record'. Indicates a record or image.
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Vowel Syllabification
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Vowel-Coda Syllabification
Vowels followed by consonants typically form a closed syllable.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
Initial consonant clusters are generally kept together.
- The initial 'pn' consonant cluster is less common but acceptable due to the word's Greek origin.
- Schwa sound /ə/ in the unstressed syllable 'a'.
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