choledocholithotomy
Syllables
cho-le-do-cho-li-tho-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒlɪˌdɒkəˌlɪθəˈtɒməmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
chole- + litho- + -otomy
Choledocholithotomy is a complex medical term of Greek origin. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('li'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme structure, accounting for consonant clusters and schwa vowels. It functions solely as a noun denoting a surgical procedure.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical incision into the common bile duct to remove gallstones.
“The patient underwent a choledocholithotomy to address the persistent obstruction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('li'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on other syllables.
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, onset 'ch', diphthong rhyme.. le — Closed syllable, onset 'l', vowel rhyme.. do — Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel rhyme.. cho — Open syllable, onset 'ch', schwa rhyme.. li — Closed syllable, onset 'l', vowel rhyme, primary stress.. tho — Open syllable, onset 'th', diphthong rhyme.. to — Open syllable, onset 't', schwa rhyme.. my — Closed syllable, onset 'm', vowel rhyme.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- Consonant clusters ('ch', 'th', 'li', 'tho') require careful consideration.
- Frequent use of the schwa vowel /ə/ influences syllable boundaries.
- The word's length and complexity contribute to its challenging pronunciation.
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