cholecystectomized
Syllables
cho-le-cys-tec-to-mi-zed
Pronunciation
/ˌkoʊləsɪstɛkˈtɒmaɪzd/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
chole- + cyst- + -ectomized
Cholecystectomized is a seven-syllable word with primary stress on 'to-mi-zed'. It's formed from Greek and English morphemes, meaning 'having had the gallbladder removed'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with the 'cys' cluster being a minor exception due to its morphological origin.
Definitions
- 1
Having had the gallbladder surgically removed.
“The patient was cholecystectomized last year.”
“The cholecystectomized patient required a special diet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('to-mi-zed'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('cho-').
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, onset cluster. le — Open syllable. cys — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset. tec — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable. mi — Open syllable, diphthong. zed — Closed syllable
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Maximizing Onsets
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel After Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel that is followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables often fall into this pattern, especially closed syllables.
- The 'cys' cluster is relatively uncommon but morphologically justified.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to mis-syllabification.
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