ureterolithotomy
Syllables
u-re-te-ro-li-tho-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌjuːrɪtərəˌlɪθəˈtɒmi/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
uretero- + litho- + -tomy
Ureterolithotomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables: u-re-te-ro-li-tho-to-my. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of open and closed syllables, with some consideration for initial 'u' pronunciation and schwa vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical incision into the ureter to remove a stone.
“The patient underwent a ureterolithotomy to remove the obstructing calculus.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ro' in 'litho').
Syllables
u-re — Open syllable, initial 'u' pronounced /juː/.. te — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.. ro — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.. li — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tho — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by diphthong.. to — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.. my — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are often divided between vowels when a consonant separates them.
- The initial 'u' is often pronounced /juː/.
- The schwa vowel (/ə/) is common in unstressed syllables.
- The 'th' digraph is a stable pronunciation unit.
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