duodenojejunostomies
Syllables
du-o-de-no-je-ju-no-sto-mies
Pronunciation
/ˌdjuːˌɒdənoʊˌdʒeɪdʒuːnəʊˈstɒmiːz/
Stress
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Morphemes
duoden- + ostom- + -ies
The word 'duodenojejunostomies' is a complex noun with nine syllables, stressed on the fifth syllable ('je'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It's a medical term denoting a surgical connection between the duodenum and jejunum.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical connection between the duodenum and jejunum.
“The patient required duodenojejunostomies to bypass the blockage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('je').
Syllables
du — Open syllable, initial diphthong.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. de — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. no — Open syllable, diphthong.. je — Open syllable, diphthong following consonant cluster.. ju — Open syllable, long vowel following consonant cluster.. no — Open syllable, diphthong.. sto — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mies — Closed syllable, long vowel and plural marker.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a following vowel.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
- Potential for mispronunciation due to word length and complex consonant clusters.
- Possible reduction of '-ies' to '-iz' in rapid speech.
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