laparosalpingotomy
Syllables
la-pa-ro-sal-pin-go-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌlæpərəsælˈpɪŋɡɒtəmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
laparo- + salpingo- + -otomy
Laparosalpingotomy is an eight-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules. It describes a surgical procedure involving the fallopian tube.
Definitions
- 1
A surgical incision into a fallopian tube and adjacent part of the abdominal wall.
“The patient underwent a laparosalpingotomy to remove the ectopic pregnancy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to').
Syllables
la — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. sal — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. pin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. go — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable, primary stress.. my — Open syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Greek/Latin origin.
- The word's technical nature and infrequent use mean that variations in pronunciation are less common.
- Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
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