ovariohysterectomy
Syllables
o-va-rio-hys-te-rec-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌɒv.ə.ri.əʊ.hɪs.təˈrɛk.tə.mi/
Stress
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Morphemes
hystero- + ovario- + -ectomy
The word 'ovariohysterectomy' is divided into eight syllables: o-va-rio-hys-te-rec-to-my. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('rec'). It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, meaning the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of vowel-consonant division, with considerations for consonant clusters and potential pronunciation variations.
Definitions
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Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus.
“The vet recommended an ovariohysterectomy for the dog.”
“She underwent an ovariohysterectomy to treat her condition.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('rec'). The stress pattern is ˌɒv.ə.ri.əʊ.hɪs.təˈrɛk.tə.mi.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial syllable.. va — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rio — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. hys — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. te — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. rec — Closed syllable, primary stress, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. to — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. my — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
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Open Syllable
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Closed Syllable
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Vowel-Consonant Division
When a word contains a vowel followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided after the vowel.
- The 'hys' syllable may exhibit pronunciation variations.
- Complex consonant clusters require careful articulation.
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