ureteroradiography
Syllables
ure-te-ro-ra-di-o-gra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌjuːrɪtɪroʊˌrædiˈɒɡrəfi/
Stress
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Morphemes
uretero- + radio- + -graphy
The word 'ureteroradiography' is divided into eight syllables: ure-te-ro-ra-di-o-gra-phy. It comprises a Greek-derived prefix 'uretero-', a Latin-derived root 'radio-', and a Greek-derived suffix '-graphy'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('di'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
A radiographic examination of the ureters and kidneys, typically involving the injection of a contrast medium.
“The patient underwent an ureteroradiography to identify the blockage in her ureter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fifth syllable ('di'), secondary stress on the third syllable ('ro').
Syllables
ure — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. te — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant ending.. ro — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. di — Closed syllable, primary stress.. o — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. gra — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. phy — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant ending.
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Open Syllable
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Closed Syllable
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- The 'er' sequence in 'ureter' is a common vowel-r combination, but is split here for clarity and adherence to syllable division rules.
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