clitoridectomies
Syllables
cli-to-ri-dec-to-mies
Pronunciation
/ˌklɪtərɪdɛkˈtɒmiːz/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
clitero- + -id- + -ies
The word 'clitoridectomies' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('tomies') and secondary stress on the first ('cli-'). It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, denoting the surgical removal of the clitoris. Syllabification follows the Maximal Onset Principle and vowel-centric rules.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of the clitoris.
“The practice of clitoridectomies is a severe violation of human rights.”
syn:Clitoriectomyant:Clitoroplasty
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tomies'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('cli-').
Syllables
cli — Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. to — Open syllable. Schwa vowel following a consonant.. ri — Open syllable. Vowel preceded by a consonant.. dec — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable. Schwa vowel following a consonant.. mies — Closed syllable. Diphthong followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximal Onset Principle
Applied where possible, creating legal onsets.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are split according to permissible onsets and codas in English.
- The word contains a complex consonant cluster (/ktr/) which requires careful consideration during syllabification.
- The schwa vowel /ə/ in 'to' is common in unstressed syllables.
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