cholecystduodenostomy
Syllables
cho-le-cyst-du-o-de-no-stomy
Pronunciation
/ˌkəʊlɪsɪstəˌdjuːədɪnəˈstɒmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
cholecyst- + duoden- + -stomy
The word 'cholecystoduodenostomy' is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('do-'). Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei. The word's complexity stems from its multiple morphemes and length.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical creation of an anastomosis between the gallbladder and the duodenum.
“The patient underwent a cholecystoduodenostomy to bypass a blockage in the bile duct.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('do-'), following typical stress patterns for complex words.
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, onset 'ch', rime 'o'. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. cyst — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'ist'. du — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'juː'. o — Syllable nucleus, schwa sound. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'i'. no — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ə'. stomy — Closed syllable, onset 'st', rime 'ɒmi', primary stress
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Vowel Nucleus
Identifying vowel sounds as the core of each syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes create a complex structure.
- The vowel schwa /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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