duodenocholedochotomy
Syllables
du-o-de-no-cho-le-do-cho-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌdjuː.ə.də.noʊ.kəʊ.liː.dəʊ.kəʊ.təʊ.mi/
Stress
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Morphemes
duodeno- + chole-docho- + -otomy
The word 'duodenocholedochotomy' is a ten-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Stress falls on the seventh syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and adhering to sonority sequencing. The word's complexity necessitates careful consideration of vowel reduction and potential regional variations.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical incision into the duodenum and common bile duct.
“The patient underwent a duodenocholedochotomy to remove the obstruction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('do'). The stress pattern is relatively weak across most syllables, typical of long, complex words.
Syllables
du — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. de — Open syllable, single vowel.. no — Open syllable, diphthong.. cho — Open syllable, diphthong preceded by consonant.. le — Open syllable, single vowel.. do — Open syllable, diphthong.. cho — Open syllable, diphthong preceded by consonant.. to — Open syllable, diphthong preceded by consonant.. my — Open syllable, single vowel.
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Arrange sounds within a syllable from high to low sonority (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
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- The length and complexity of the word require careful consideration to avoid overly complex codas.
- Vowel reduction to schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables is possible.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur.
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