sympathicotripsy
Syllables
sym-pa-thi-co-trip-sy
Pronunciation
/ˌsɪm.pəˈθɪk.oʊ.trɪp.si/
Stress
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Morphemes
sym- + pathico- + tripsy-
The word 'sympathicotripsy' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('trip'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, reflecting its complex Greek-derived morphology. It refers to a surgical procedure involving the crushing of sympathetic nerve fibers.
Definitions
- 1
A surgical procedure involving the crushing of sympathetic nerve fibers.
“The patient underwent a sympathicotripsy to alleviate the chronic pain.”
syn:sympathectomy
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('trip'). The stress pattern is typical for compound words, with the final element receiving primary stress.
Syllables
sym — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'im'. pa — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'ə'. thi — Open syllable, onset 'θ', rime 'ɪ'. co — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'əʊ'. trip — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'ɪp'. sy — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'i'
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