polioencephalomyelitis
Syllables
po-li-o-en-ce-pha-lo-my-e-li-tis
Pronunciation
/ˌpoʊli.oʊˌɛnˌsɛf.əloʊmaɪ.əˈlaɪ.tɪs/
Stress
00000000101
Morphemes
polio- + encephalo-myelo- + -itis
Polioencephalomyelitis is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into eleven syllables: po-li-o-en-ce-pha-lo-my-e-li-tis, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-coda and CVC rules, with potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lai' in '-myelitis').
Syllables
po — Open syllable, diphthong. li — Open syllable. o — Open syllable, diphthong. en — Closed syllable. ce — Open syllable. pha — Open syllable, schwa. lo — Open syllable, diphthong. my — Open syllable, diphthong. e — Open syllable, schwa. li — Open syllable. tis — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels. If a vowel is followed by a consonant, it forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Consonant clusters are often broken up to create syllables.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowel sounds within one syllable) are treated as a single vowel sound.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to slight pronunciation variations.
- Schwa reduction is common in unstressed syllables.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.