cholecystectomies
Syllables
cho-le-cys-tec-to-mies
Pronunciation
/ˌkoʊ.lə.sɪsˈtek.tə.miːz/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
chole- + cyst- + -ectom-ies
The word 'cholecystectomies' is divided into six syllables: cho-le-cys-tec-to-mies. It's a noun of Greek origin meaning the surgical removal of the gallbladder, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('to'). Syllable division follows rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of the gallbladder, performed multiple times.
“The hospital performed several cholecystectomies last week.”
“The patient recovered well after the cholecystectomies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('to'). The stress pattern is influenced by the word's length and the presence of multiple suffixes.
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, onset cluster. le — Open syllable. cys — Closed syllable, onset cluster. tec — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable, stressed. mies — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Stress Placement Rules
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Greek origin, but can be influenced by length and suffixes.
- The word's length and complex morphology present challenges.
- The 'cys' cluster is less common and requires careful consideration.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the multiple suffixes.
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