mastoideocentesis
Syllables
mas-toid-eo-cen-te-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌmæstɔɪdoʊsənˈteɪsɪs/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
mastoid + centesis
The word 'mastoideocentesis' is divided into six syllables: mas-toid-eo-cen-te-sis. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cen'). It's a noun of Greek origin meaning surgical puncture of the mastoid process. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme structure, with the 'eo' digraph forming a single syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical puncture of the mastoid process, typically to drain fluid or obtain a sample for analysis.
“The patient underwent a mastoideocentesis to relieve pressure from the infection.”
syn:Mastoid puncture
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cen'), typical for words ending in '-sis' of Greek origin.
Syllables
mas — Open syllable, consonant onset, vowel rhyme.. toid — Closed syllable, consonant onset, diphthong rhyme, consonant coda.. eo — Open syllable, vowel digraph, diphthong rhyme.. cen — Open syllable, consonant onset, vowel rhyme.. te — Open syllable, consonant onset, diphthong rhyme.. sis — Closed syllable, consonant onset, vowel rhyme, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional consonant onsets and codas.
Vowel Digraphs
Vowel digraphs (like 'eo') often form a single syllable.
- The 'eo' vowel digraph is relatively uncommon but follows established pronunciation rules.
- Stress pattern is consistent with Greek-derived words ending in '-sis'.
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