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Words with Suffix “--tomy” in English (GB)

Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--tomy”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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--tomy From Greek *tome* (cutting), indicating surgical incision or removal.

arteriosympathectomy
9 syllables20 letters
ar·te·ri·o·sym·pa·thec·to·my
/ˌɑː.tɪə.ri.oʊ.sɪm.pəˈθɛk.tə.mi/
noun

The word 'arteriosympathectomy' is divided into nine syllables based on the onset-nucleus-coda structure. Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('thec'). The word is a noun composed of Greek and Latin morphemes, denoting a surgical procedure. Syllable division follows standard English phonological rules.

cricotracheotomy
7 syllables16 letters
cri·co·tra·che·o·to·my
/ˌkrɪkoʊtrækiˈɒtəmi/
noun

The word 'cricotracheotomy' is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme structure, with vowel-only syllables occurring in unstressed positions. The word's complexity arises from its length and consonant clusters, but these are handled by standard phonological rules.

dacryocystosyringotomy
10 syllables22 letters
da·cry·o·sys·to·sy·rin·go·to·my
/ˌdækriːoʊsɪstɒsɪˈrɪŋɡɒtəmi/
noun

Dacryocystosyringotomy is a complex medical term of Greek origin. It is divided into ten syllables with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is a noun denoting a surgical procedure.

gastrogastrotomy
6 syllables16 letters
gas·tro·gas·tro·to·my
/ˌɡæstrəʊˌɡæstrəˈtɒmi/
noun

The word 'gastrogastrotomy' is divided into six syllables (gas-tro-gas-tro-to-my) based on the open syllable rule. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun of Greek origin referring to a surgical procedure.

laparogastrotomy
7 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·gas·tro·to·my
/ˌlæpəroʊˈɡæstrətəmi/
noun

The word 'laparogastrotomy' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('gas'). It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and follows standard English syllable division rules, primarily dividing after vowels. The word's complexity and medical context limit pronunciation variations.

laparohepatotomy
8 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·he·pa·to·to·my
/ˌlæpəroʊˌhepətəˈtɒmi/
noun

Laparohepatotomy is a complex medical noun divided into eight syllables (la-pa-ro-he-pa-to-to-my). It's formed from Greek roots indicating an abdominal incision into the liver. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('to'). Syllable division follows standard Onset-Rime rules, with consideration for vowel hiatus.

laparohysterectomy
8 syllables18 letters
la·pa·ro·hys·ter·ec·to·my
/ˌlæp.ə.rəʊ.hɪs.təˈrɛk.tə.mi/
noun

Laparohysterectomy is a noun of Greek origin, referring to a surgical procedure. It is divided into eight syllables: la-pa-ro-hys-ter-ec-to-my, with primary stress on the fifth syllable (ter). The syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules.

laparonephrotomy
7 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·ne·phro·to·my
/ˌlæp.ə.rɒ.nɪˈfrəʊ.tə.mi/
noun

Laparonephrotomy is a seven-syllable noun derived from Greek roots, referring to a surgical procedure. Stress falls on the fifth syllable (/ˈfrəʊ/). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns. The word's complexity arises from its multiple morphemes and length, but its pronunciation and syllabification are relatively consistent.

laparosplenotomy
7 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·splen·o·to·my
/ˌlæp.ə.rɒs.plɪn.ˈɒt.ə.mi/
noun

The word 'laparosplenotomy' is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, denoting a surgical procedure. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with open and closed syllables determined by vowel-consonant patterns. The complex 'spl' consonant cluster is a notable feature.

laparotrachelotomy
8 syllables18 letters
la·pa·ro·tra·che·lo·to·my
/ˌlæpərəʊtrækɪˈlɒtəmi/
noun

The word 'laparotrachelotomy' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's a noun denoting a specific surgical procedure, derived from Greek roots. Syllable division follows standard English rules, though the word's complexity requires careful consideration of consonant clusters and morphemic structure.

laryngotracheotomy
8 syllables18 letters
la·ryn·go·tra·che·o·to·my
/ˌlæˈrɪŋɡoʊˌtrækiˈɒtəmi/
noun

Laryngotracheotomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei. The word's structure is comparable to other medical terms with similar morphemic components and consonant clusters.

myomohysterectomy
8 syllables17 letters
my·o·mo·hy·ster·ec·to·my
/ˌmaɪ.oʊ.moʊ.hɪs.təˈrɛk.tə.mi/
noun

Myomohysterectomy is syllabified as my-o-mo-hy-ster-ec-to-my, following vowel-centric rules. It comprises Greek-derived morphemes: 'myo-' (muscle), 'hysterec-' (uterus), and '-tomy' (cutting). Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's a noun denoting surgical removal of uterine fibroids.

ophthalmophlebotomy
7 syllables19 letters
op·thal·mo·phle·bo·to·my
/ˌɒfθælmoʊˈfleɪbətəmi/
noun

Ophthalmophlebotomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, meaning surgical incision into a vein. It is divided into seven syllables: op-thal-mo-phle-bo-to-my, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with careful consideration given to diphthongs and schwas.

tracheolaryngotomy
8 syllables18 letters
tra·che·o·lar·yn·go·to·my
/ˌtræk.i.oʊˌlæˈrɪŋ.ɡə.tə.mi/
noun

The word 'tracheolaryngotomy' is divided into eight syllables based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds. It's a noun of Greek origin, referring to a surgical procedure, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English phonological rules, accounting for consonant clusters and schwa vowels.

ureterolithotomy
8 syllables16 letters
u·re·te·ro·li·tho·to·my
/ˌjuːrɪtərəˌlɪθəˈtɒmi/
noun

Ureterolithotomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables: u-re-te-ro-li-tho-to-my. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of open and closed syllables, with some consideration for initial 'u' pronunciation and schwa vowels.