esploneomegalias
Syllables
es-plo-ne-o-me-ga-li-as
Pronunciation
/esplo.ne.o.meˈɣa.li.as/
Stress
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Morphemes
mega- + spleno- + -ias
The word 'esplenomegalias' is divided into eight syllables based on Spanish vowel and consonant rules. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a feminine plural noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, referring to an enlargement of the spleen. Syllable division is consistent with similar Spanish words.
Definitions
- 1
Enlargement of the spleen.
Splenomegalies
“El médico diagnosticó esplenomegalias en varios pacientes.”
“Las esplenomegalias pueden ser un síntoma de diversas enfermedades.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li-as'). This is consistent with Spanish stress rules for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial syllable.. plo — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ne — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. me — Open syllable.. ga — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. as — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally divided after each vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a single syllable, especially at the beginning (onset).
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'spl' cluster is treated as a single onset despite being uncommon in Spanish.
- The application of the penultimate stress rule is consistent throughout the word.
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