tenontomyoplasty
Syllables
ten-on-to-my-o-plas-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌtɛn.ɒn.tɒ.maɪ.oʊˈplæ.stɪ/
Stress
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Morphemes
tenonto- + myo- + -plasty
The word 'tenontomyoplasty' is divided into seven syllables: ten-on-to-my-o-plas-ty. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's a noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, referring to a surgical procedure. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical repair of both a tendon and a muscle.
“The patient underwent a tenontomyoplasty to restore function to her hand.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('o'). This is typical for words of this length and structure, with stress receding from the end.
Syllables
ten — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. on — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. my — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. o — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. plas — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel followed by a consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel when it is followed by a consonant (e.g., ten, to).
Vowel followed by a consonant cluster
Syllables are divided after a vowel when it is followed by a consonant cluster (e.g., on, plas, ty).
Diphthong followed by a consonant
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound and syllables are divided accordingly (e.g., my).
- The word's length and complexity do not present significant exceptions to standard syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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