ureteropyelogram
Syllables
u-re-te-ro-py-e-lo-gram
Pronunciation
/ˌjuːrɪtəroʊˌpaɪləɡræm/
Stress
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Morphemes
uretero- + pyelo- + -gram
The word 'ureteropyelogram' is divided into eight syllables: u-re-te-ro-py-e-lo-gram. It's a noun composed of Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('py-'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong structure.
Definitions
- 1
A radiograph of the ureters and renal pelvis.
“The doctor ordered an ureteropyelogram to investigate the patient's flank pain.”
“The ureteropyelogram revealed a blockage in the ureter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fifth syllable ('py-'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('u-').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. re — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. te — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ro — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. py — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant, primary stress.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. lo — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. gram — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable boundary.
Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
Diphthong
Diphthongs can form the nucleus of a syllable, often followed by a consonant.
- The length and complex morphology of the word.
- The presence of the diphthong /aɪ/ in 'pyelo-'.
- The schwa vowel /ə/ in 'e-'.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation.
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