salpingooophorectomy
Syllables
sal-pin-go-o-o-phore-cto-my
Pronunciation
/sælˈpɪŋɡoʊˌuːəfəˈrɛktəmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
salpingo- + oophor- + -ectomy
The word 'salpingo-oophorectomy' is divided into eight syllables based on onset-rime structure and vowel nuclei. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun of Greek origin, meaning the surgical removal of fallopian tubes and ovaries. Syllabification is consistent with similar medical terms.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries.
“The patient underwent a salpingo-oophorectomy to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('phore').
Syllables
sal — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. pin — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. go — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. o — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. o — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus, schwa.. phore — Open syllable, onset-rime structure, stressed.. cto — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. my — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
A single vowel can form a syllable on its own.
Consonant Cluster Onset
Consonant clusters can function as the onset of a syllable.
- The 'kt' consonant cluster is common in Greek-derived words and doesn't pose a syllabification issue.
- The sequence of vowels 'oo' is also common and doesn't cause issues.
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