sarcoenchondroma
Syllables
sar-co-en-chon-dro-ma
Pronunciation
/ˌsɑːrkoʊˌɛnkoʊnˈdroʊmə/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
sarco- + chondro- + -oma
Sarcoenchondroma is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Greek morphemes indicating a cartilaginous and fleshy tumor. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
A rare benign tumor composed of cartilage and fibrous tissue, often found in the bones.
“The patient was diagnosed with a sarcoenchondroma in their femur.”
“Sarcoenchondromas are typically slow-growing tumors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dro').
Syllables
sar — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ar'. co — Open syllable, onset 'c', rime 'oʊ'. en — Open syllable, onset 'e', rime 'n'. chon — Closed syllable, onset 'ch', rime 'on'. dro — Open syllable, onset 'dr', rime 'oʊ'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'a'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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