splénomégalies
Syllables
splé-no-mé-ga-li-es
Pronunciation
/splɛ.no.me.ɡa.li/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
spléno- + méga- + -lies
The word 'splénomégalies' is a French noun meaning 'splenomegalies'. It is divided into six syllables: splé-no-mé-ga-li-es, with stress on the final syllable. The word is of Greek origin, composed of the prefix 'spléno-', the root 'méga-', and the suffix '-lies'. Syllable division follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and accommodating consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Enlargement of the spleen.
Splenomegalies
“Les splenomegalies peuvent être causées par diverses infections.”
ant:Splénectomie
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-lies', as is typical in French.
Syllables
splé — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. no — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mé — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ga — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. es — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
French allows for consonant clusters, but prioritizes vowel separation.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often consists of a single vowel sound or a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The word's medical origin and complex morphology require careful attention to root identification and suffix boundaries.
- The 'spl' cluster is a relatively uncommon initial cluster in French, but is accepted.
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