enteradenography
Syllables
en-ter-ad-en-og-ra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌɛn.təˈræd.ə.nɒɡ.rə.fi/
Stress
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Morphemes
entero- + aden- + -ography
Enteradenography is a complex noun divided into seven syllables (en-ter-ad-en-og-ra-phy) with stress on 'og'. It's formed from Greek roots relating to the intestine, glands, and imaging, and follows standard British English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
A radiographic examination of the intestinal glands.
“The patient underwent an enteradenography to assess the condition of their small intestine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('og'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in longer words.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, onset consonant. ter — Open syllable, onset consonant. ad — Open syllable, onset consonant. en — Open syllable, onset consonant. og — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant, stressed. ra — Open syllable, onset consonant. phy — Closed syllable, onset consonant, coda consonant
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