ureterocolostomy
Syllables
u-re-te-ro-co-los-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌjuːrɪtərəʊkɒləˈstɒmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
uretero- + col- + -ostomy
Ureterocolostomy is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable (co-). It's formed from Greek roots and suffixes, and syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules. The word's complexity necessitates careful application of these rules.
Definitions
- 1
A surgical procedure in which an opening (stoma) is created by bringing the ureter through the abdominal wall and attaching it to the colon.
“The patient underwent a ureterocolostomy to manage complications from a bladder injury.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('co-'). The stress pattern is influenced by the word's length and morphological structure.
Syllables
u — Open, unstressed syllable.. re — Open, unstressed syllable.. te — Open, unstressed syllable.. ro — Open, unstressed syllable.. co — Open, stressed syllable.. los — Closed, unstressed syllable.. to — Open, unstressed syllable.. my — Open, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
uretero-
Derived from Greek *oureter* (οὐρητήρ) meaning 'ureter'. Indicates relation to the ureter.
col-
Derived from Greek *kolon* (κόλον) meaning 'colon'. Indicates relation to the colon.
-ostomy
Derived from Greek *stoma* (στόμα) meaning 'mouth' or 'opening'. Indicates surgical creation of an opening.
Similar Words
Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable whenever possible.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
- The presence of multiple vowel sounds and consonant clusters requires careful application of the rules.
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