parathyroidectomy
Syllables
pa-ra-thy-roid-ec-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪdˈektəmi/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
para- + thyroid- + -ectomy
The word 'parathyroidectomy' is divided into seven syllables: pa-ra-thy-roid-ec-to-my, with primary stress on 'thy'. It's a noun derived from Greek roots meaning 'surgical removal of the parathyroid gland'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands.
“The patient underwent a successful parathyroidectomy to treat hyperparathyroidism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('thy'). This is typical for words of this length and structure.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, onset-rime division.. ra — Open syllable, vowel-consonant division.. thy — Stressed syllable, diphthong.. roid — Complex syllable, diphthong and consonant cluster.. ec — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel division.. to — Open syllable, vowel-consonant division.. my — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel division.
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Onset-Rime
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Vowel-Consonant
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Diphthong Handling
Diphthongs generally remain within a single syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of Greek-derived suffixes adds to the complexity.
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