jejunoileostomy
Syllables
je-ju-no-il-e-os-to-my
Pronunciation
/dʒeɪˌdʒuːnoʊˌaɪliːˈɒstəmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
jejuno- + ileo- + -stomy
The word 'jejuno-ileostomy' is divided into eight syllables: je-ju-no-il-e-os-to-my. It's a compound noun of Latin and Greek origin, referring to a surgical procedure. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('il'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel prominence.
Definitions
- 1
A surgical procedure in which an anastomosis (connection) is made between the jejunum (the second part of the small intestine) and the ileum (the third part of the small intestine).
“The patient underwent a jejuno-ileostomy to bypass a blockage in the colon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('il'). This is typical for compound words of this length, with stress receding from the end.
Syllables
je — Open syllable, onset /dʒ/, nucleus /eɪ/.. ju — Open syllable, onset /dʒ/, nucleus /uː/.. no — Open syllable, onset /n/, nucleus /oʊ/.. il — Open syllable, onset /ɪ/, nucleus /aɪ/.. e — Open syllable, onset null, nucleus /iː/.. os — Closed syllable, onset /ɒ/, nucleus /s/.. to — Open syllable, onset /t/, nucleus /ə/.. my — Open syllable, onset /m/, nucleus /i/.
Word Parts
jejuno-
Derived from Latin *jejunum* (empty, fasting), referring to the jejunum (part of the small intestine).
ileo-
Combining form, derived from Latin *ileum* (the final section of the small intestine).
-stomy
Derived from Greek *stoma* (mouth, opening), indicates a surgical creation of an opening.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Prominence
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving consonants without a vowel to form a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the rules for single words, but considers the morphemic boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word and its medical terminology require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries. Pronunciation can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
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