meningoencefalite
Syllables
men-in-go-en-ce-fa-li-te
Pronunciation
/me.niŋ.ɡo.en.t͡ʃe.fa.li.te/
Stress
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Morphemes
meningo- + encefal- + -ite
The word 'meningoencefalite' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel nuclei. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fa'). The word is a complex noun derived from Greek roots, denoting inflammation of the brain and its membranes. Syllabification follows standard Romanian rules, resulting in a series of open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the brain and its surrounding membranes.
Meningoencephalitis
“Pacientul a fost diagnosticat cu meningoencefalite virală.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fa').
Syllables
men — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. go — Open syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ce — Open syllable, unstressed. 'c' pronounced as /t͡ʃ/ before 'e'.. fa — Open syllable, primary stressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel typically forms a separate syllable.
- The 'c' before 'e' is pronounced as /t͡ʃ/ according to Romanian phonological rules.
- The 'ng' consonant cluster is common and doesn't affect syllabification.
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