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abdominohysterectomy

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

9 syllables
20 characters
English (US)
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9syllables

abdominohysterectomy

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ab-dom-i-no-hys-ter-ec-to-my

Pronunciation

/ˌæb.də.mə.noʊ.hɪs.təˈrɛk.tə.mi/

Stress

000100110

Morphemes

ab- + domin- + -hysterectomy

Abdominohysterectomy is a nine-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin and Greek roots and suffixes, denoting a surgical procedure. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules, with consideration for morphemic boundaries.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries through an abdominal incision.

    “She underwent an abdominohysterectomy to treat her uterine cancer.”

    “The doctor explained the risks and benefits of an abdominohysterectomy.”

    syn:Total hysterectomy (when ovaries are also removed)
    ant:Hysterectomy (vaginal or laparoscopic approach)

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rek'), and secondary stress on the third syllable ('dom').

Syllables

9
ab/æb/
dom/də/
i/mə/
no/noʊ/
hys/hɪs/
ter/tər/
ec/ɛk/
to/tə/
my/mi/

ab — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. dom — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. no — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. hys — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ter — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. my — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.

Word Parts

pre

ab-

Latin origin, meaning 'away from'.

root

domin-

Latin origin, meaning 'belly, abdomen'.

suf

-hysterectomy

Greek origin, combining 'hystero-' (uterus) and '-ectomy' (surgical removal).

Similar Words

a­na­to­mycar­dio­tho­ra­cicneph­rec­to­my

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.

Consonant Cluster Division

When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is often split to create separate syllables.

Morpheme Boundaries

Syllable divisions often align with morphemic boundaries, reflecting the word's structure.

  • The 'ct' cluster in 'ectomy' requires careful consideration.
  • The word's length and complexity necessitate precise application of syllabification rules.
  • Regional pronunciation variations may exist, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/5/2025

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