ureteropyelostomy
Syllables
u-re-te-ro-py-e-los-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌjuːrɪtəroʊˌpaɪəˈlɒstəmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
uretero- + pyelo- + -stomy
Ureteropyelostomy is a noun with five syllables (u-re-te-ro-py-e-los-to-my). Stress falls on the 'los' syllable. It's formed from Greek roots relating to the ureter, renal pelvis, and surgical opening. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing pronunciation over strict morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A surgical operation to create a new opening between the ureter and the renal pelvis.
“The patient underwent a ureteropyelostomy to correct the blockage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('los').
Syllables
u-re — Open syllable, initial vowel sound.. te-ro — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. py-e — Open syllable, diphthong followed by schwa.. los-to — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. my — Open syllable, final vowel sound.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns typically form closed syllables.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable.
- The word's complex morphology due to Greek roots influences syllable division.
- Pronunciation guides syllable division more than strict morphological boundaries.
- Potential for slight regional variations in vowel reduction.
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