duodenocholecystostomy
Syllables
du-o-de-no-cho-le-cys-to-sto-my
Pronunciation
/ˌdjuːˌɒdənoʊˌkoʊlɪˈsɪstɒstəmi/
Stress
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
duodeno- + cholecyst- + -ostomy
Duodenocholecystostomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, referring to a surgical procedure. It is divided into ten syllables with primary stress on the seventh syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, but the word's length and vowel sequences present pronunciation challenges.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical creation of an opening into the duodenum and gallbladder.
“The patient underwent a duodenocholecystostomy to relieve the obstruction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('to'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('du').
Syllables
du — Onset-Rime syllable, vowel followed by glide.. o — Single vowel syllable.. de — Onset-Rime syllable.. no — Onset-Rime syllable, diphthong.. cho — Onset-Rime syllable, diphthong.. le — Onset-Rime syllable.. cys — Onset-Rime syllable.. to — Onset-Rime syllable, schwa.. sto — Onset-Rime syllable, schwa.. my — Onset-Rime syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
- The length and complexity of the word can lead to pronunciation variations.
- The presence of multiple schwa sounds can result in reduced pronunciation of unstressed syllables.
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