chemopallidectomy
Syllables
che-mo-pal-li-dec-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌkeɪməʊpælɪˈdɛktəmi/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
chemo- + pallido- + -ectomy
Chemopallidectomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable (dec-). It's formed from Greek and Latin morphemes denoting chemical treatment and surgical removal of pale tissue. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rhyme rules.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of a pale or abnormally colored tissue.
“The patient underwent a chemopallidectomy to remove the affected area.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('dec-').
Syllables
che — Open syllable, onset 'ch', rhyme 'e'. mo — Open syllable, onset 'm', rhyme 'o'. pal — Open syllable, onset 'p', rhyme 'ae'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', rhyme 'i'. dec — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'ek', primary stress. to — Open syllable, onset 't', rhyme 'ə'. my — Open syllable, onset 'm', rhyme 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
- Unusual combination of Greek and Latin roots.
- Diphthong 'ae' in 'pal' is relatively uncommon.
- Length of the word and complex sound sequence.
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