thyroparathyroidectomy
Syllables
thy-ro-pa-ra-thy-roid-ec-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌθaɪ.rəʊˌpær.əˌθaɪ.rɔɪdˈek.tə.mi/
Stress
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Morphemes
thyro- + thyroid- + -ectomy
Thyroparathyroidectomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, denoting surgical removal of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. It is divided into nine syllables: thy-ro-pa-ra-thy-roid-ec-to-my, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of open and closed syllables, considering vowel clusters and morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of both the thyroid gland and the parathyroid glands.
“The patient underwent a thyroparathyroidectomy to treat hyperparathyroidism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fifth syllable ('thy'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('thy').
Syllables
thy — Open syllable, diphthong.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. pa — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. thy — Open syllable, diphthong.. roid — Closed syllable, diphthong and consonant cluster.. ec — Closed syllable.. to — Open syllable.. my — Closed syllable.
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Open Syllable
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Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is generally considered closed.
Vowel Cluster
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- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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