hyperparathyroidism
Syllables
hy-per-pa-ra-thy-roid-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
hyper- + parathyroidism + -ism
The word 'hyperparathyroidism' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-pa-ra-thy-roid-ism. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('thy-'). The word is a noun composed of a Greek prefix ('hyper-'), a root ('parathyroidism'), and a Greek suffix ('-ism'). Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing open and closed syllable structures and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A condition characterized by the overproduction of parathyroid hormone, leading to elevated calcium levels in the blood.
“The patient was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism after a series of blood tests.”
“Surgical removal of the affected parathyroid gland is often the treatment for hyperparathyroidism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('thy-'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial syllable with diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. thy — Open, stressed syllable.. roid — Closed syllable.. ism — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
- The complex consonant clusters ('pr', 'rd') require careful consideration during syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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