cholecystolithiasis
Syllables
cho-le-cyst-o-lith-i-a-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌkoʊlɪsɪstoʊlɪˈθeɪsɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
chole- + cyst- + -iasis
Cholecystolithiasis is a complex noun of Greek origin meaning the formation of gallstones. It is divided into eight syllables: cho-le-cyst-o-lith-i-a-sis, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
The formation of stones in the gallbladder.
“The patient was diagnosed with cholecystolithiasis after an ultrasound.”
syn:gallstones
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('θei' in '-theiasis').
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ch'. le — Open syllable. cyst — Closed syllable. o — Open syllable, diphthong. lith — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. a — Open syllable, diphthong. sis — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Vowel Alone
Any single vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple vowel/consonant clusters present a complex case, but the syllable division adheres to standard English rules.
- Regional pronunciation variations might affect vowel quality but not the core syllable division.
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