abdominohysterectomy
Syllables
ab-do-mi-no-hys-te-rec-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌæbdɒmɪnoʊhɪstəˈrektəmi/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
ab- + domin- + hysterectomy
Abdominohysterectomy is a complex noun of Latin and Greek origin. It is divided into nine syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules. The word describes a surgical procedure involving the removal of the uterus and related organs.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries through an abdominal incision.
“She underwent an abdominohysterectomy to treat her uterine cancer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('hys'). Secondary stress is often placed on the first syllable ('ab').
Syllables
ab — Open syllable, initial syllable. do — Open syllable. mi — Closed syllable. no — Open syllable. hys — Closed syllable. te — Open syllable. rec — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable. my — Closed syllable
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
- The length of the word and the combination of Latin and Greek roots present a challenge, but the syllabification follows standard English rules.
- Potential for slight variations in pronunciation due to vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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