duodenojejunostomy
Syllables
du-o-de-no-je-ju-nos-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌdjuːˌɒdɪnoʊˌdʒeɪdʒuːˈnɒstəmi/
Stress
000010000
Morphemes
duoden- + ostom- + -y
The word 'duodenojejunostomy' is divided into nine syllables based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, denoting a surgical procedure, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('je').
Definitions
- 1
A surgical operation creating an anastomosis between the duodenum and the jejunum.
“The patient underwent a duodenojejunostomy to bypass a blockage in the duodenum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('je').
Syllables
du — Open syllable, initial diphthong.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. de — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. no — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. je — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. ju — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. nos — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. my — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Prioritize consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Prevent single consonants from being left as syllable onsets.
Vowel Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable.
- Consonant clusters /dn/ and /st/ are permissible in words of Greek/Latin origin.
- The initial /djuː/ diphthong is a common English pronunciation.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.