choledochorhorraphy
Syllables
cho-le-do-cho-rho-rra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒlɪˌdɒkəˈrɒfɪ/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
chole- + docho- + -rrhaphy
The word 'choledochorrhaphy' is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, with the 'rr' cluster treated as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical repair of the common bile duct.
“The patient underwent a choledochorrhaphy to correct the blockage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fifth syllable ('rho'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('cho').
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, onset 'ch', rime 'o'. le — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. do — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'o'. cho — Open syllable, onset 'ch', rime 'o'. rho — Stressed, open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'o'. rra — Open syllable, onset 'rr', rime 'a'. phy — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'i'
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The 'rr' cluster is treated as a single onset due to its Greek origin.
- Vowel sequences follow typical English diphthongization patterns.
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