Words with Root “tome” in English (US)

The word 'phlebotomization' is divided into six syllables: phle-bo-to-mi-za-tion. It's a noun of Greek origin, meaning the surgical removal of a vein. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows VCV and suffix division rules, with the initial 'ph' pronounced as /f/ and the 'to' syllable containing a schwa.