ureterosigmoidostomy
Syllables
ure-te-ro-si-gmoi-do-sto-my
Pronunciation
/ˌjuːrətoʊˌsɪɡmɔɪdəˈstɒmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
uretero- + sigmoido- + -stomy
The word 'ureterosigmoidostomy' is a complex medical term with eight syllables, divided according to the onset-rime principle. Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('sto'). The word's morphology is derived from Greek roots, indicating a surgical procedure involving the ureter and sigmoid colon.
Definitions
- 1
A surgical operation in which the ureter is implanted into the sigmoid colon.
“The patient underwent a successful ureterosigmoidostomy.”
syn:ureterocolostomy
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('sto'). The stress is relatively weak on the initial syllables, building towards the end of the word.
Syllables
ure — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. si — Closed syllable.. gmoi — Complex syllable, unusual combination of consonants.. do — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. sto — Closed syllable, primary stress.. my — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
- The syllable 'gmoi' is unusual but permissible due to the word's complex morphology and origin.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllable division is unlikely to change significantly.
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