chorioepithelioma
Syllables
cho-ri-o-e-pi-the-li-o-ma
Pronunciation
/ˌkɔːrioʊˌɛpɪθiːˈliːoʊmə/
Stress
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Morphemes
chorio- + epithelio- + -oma
Chorioepithelioma is a complex noun of Greek origin. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, resulting in nine syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word's structure is comparable to other complex medical terms.
Definitions
- 1
A rare, fast-growing cancerous tumor that develops in the uterus, typically after pregnancy.
“The patient was diagnosed with a chorioepithelioma following a molar pregnancy.”
“Chorioepithelioma is often treated with chemotherapy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liː').
Syllables
cho — Closed syllable with consonant cluster onset.. ri — Open syllable with simple onset.. o — Vowel-only syllable.. e — Vowel-only syllable.. pi — Open syllable with simple onset.. the — Open syllable with digraph onset.. li — Open syllable with simple onset.. o — Vowel-only syllable.. ma — Open syllable with simple onset and schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Dividing syllables based on the consonant(s) preceding the vowel (onset) and the vowel and following consonants (rime).
Vowel-Only Syllables
Single vowels can form their own syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset or coda.
- The length and complexity of the word, combined with its medical terminology, may lead to variations in pronunciation and syllabification.
- The /tʃ/ sound could be considered an affricate, but is treated as a consonant cluster for syllabification.
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