choledocholithiasis
Syllables
cho-le-do-cho-li-thi-a-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒlɪˌdɒkəˌlɪθɪˈeɪsɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
chole- + lith- + -iasis
Choledocholithiasis is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into eight syllables: cho-le-do-cho-li-thi-a-sis, with primary stress on the final syllable ('sis'). Syllabification follows standard English (GB) onset-rhyme structure.
Definitions
- 1
The presence of gallstones in the common bile duct.
“The patient was diagnosed with choledocholithiasis after an ultrasound scan.”
“Choledocholithiasis can cause severe abdominal pain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sis').
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ch'. le — Open syllable. do — Open syllable. cho — Open syllable, identical to the first syllable. li — Open syllable. thi — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'th'. a — Open syllable, schwa sound. sis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster closing the syllable
Word Parts
Onset-Rhyme Structure
Each syllable consists of an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rhyme (vowel nucleus and any following consonants).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
A vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, but in this case, the clusters are treated as single onsets.
- The word's length and complex morphology present challenges, but no major exceptions to standard syllabification rules are present.
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