arteriosympathectomy
Syllables
ar-te-ri-o-sym-pa-thec-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌɑː.tɪə.ri.oʊ.sɪm.pəˈθɛk.tə.mi/
Stress
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Morphemes
arterio- + sympathec- + -tomy
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.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical excision of an artery and the surrounding sympathetic nerves.
“The patient underwent an arteriosympathectomy to alleviate the chronic pain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('thec'). Stress assignment is influenced by word length and morphemic weight.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, onset and nucleus.. te — Open syllable, onset and nucleus.. ri — Open syllable, onset and nucleus.. o — Open syllable, onset and nucleus.. sym — Closed syllable, onset, nucleus, and coda.. pa — Open syllable, onset and nucleus.. thec — Closed syllable, onset, nucleus, and coda, primary stress.. to — Open syllable, onset and nucleus.. my — Open syllable, onset and nucleus.
Word Parts
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Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets (initial consonants) and codas (final consonants).
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
- The 'io' sequence in 'arterio' is treated as two separate syllables despite potential for diphthongization.
- Stress assignment is influenced by the word's length and morphemic complexity.
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