autocholecystectomy
Syllables
au-to-cho-le-cys-tec-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌɒʊtəʊˌkəʊlɪsɪˈsɛktəmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
auto- + chole-cyst- + -ectomy
The word 'autocholecystectomy' is divided into eight syllables: au-to-cho-le-cys-tec-to-my. It's a noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning surgical removal of the gallbladder. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cys'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of the gallbladder by a self-closing technique.
“The patient underwent an autocholecystectomy to resolve chronic gallbladder issues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cys'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the first four syllables, with a slight increase on the fifth, and then decreasing on the last three.
Syllables
au — Open syllable, diphthong. to — Open syllable, diphthong. cho — Open syllable, diphthong. le — Open syllable. cys — Closed syllable. tec — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable. my — Open syllable
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided before and after a vowel sandwiched between two consonants.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel Rule
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- The presence of schwas in unstressed syllables influences the overall rhythm.
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