cefalorraquideo
Syllables
ce-fa-lo-rra-qui-de-o
Pronunciation
/θe.fa.lo.ra.ˈki.ðe.o/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
cefalo- + rráquido + -ideo
Cefalorraquideo is a Spanish adjective meaning 'cephalorachidian'. It's divided into seven syllables (ce-fa-lo-rra-qui-de-o) with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard Spanish rules, respecting digraphs and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both the brain (cephalic) and the spinal cord (rachidian).
Cephalorachidian
“Un tumor cefalorraquideo.”
“Anomalías cefalorraquideas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('rra'). This is due to the general rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
ce — Open syllable, initial syllable. fa — Open syllable. lo — Open syllable. rra — Closed syllable, digraph 'rr'. qui — Closed syllable. de — Open syllable. o — Open syllable, final syllable
Word Parts
Initial Syllable Rule
The first syllable of a word is formed by the initial consonant(s) and the following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs (like 'rr') are not separated; they remain within the same syllable.
Final Vowel Rule
A final vowel typically forms its own syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The 'rr' digraph is a key consideration.
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