cholecystostomies
Syllables
cho-le-cys-to-sto-mies
Pronunciation
/ˌkoʊləsɪstəˈstɒmiːz/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
chole- + cysto- + -ies
The word 'cholecystostomies' is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into six syllables: cho-le-cys-to-sto-mies. Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-after-consonant rules, with special consideration given to the uncommon '-cys-' sequence and the plural suffix '-ies'.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical creation of an opening into the gallbladder.
“The patient underwent multiple cholecystostomies due to complications.”
“Cholecystostomies are sometimes performed as a temporary measure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('sto' in 'sto-mies'). The first syllable ('cho') and the third syllable ('cys') are unstressed.
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, onset of /tʃ/, vowel /oʊ/. le — Open syllable, onset of /l/, vowel /ə/. cys — Closed syllable, onset of /s/, vowel /ɪ/. to — Open syllable, onset of /t/, vowel /ə/. sto — Open syllable, onset of /st/, vowel /ə/. mies — Closed syllable, onset of /m/, vowel /iː/, coda /z/
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Vowel After Consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel that follows a consonant.
Vowel After Consonant Cluster
Syllables are divided after a vowel that follows a consonant cluster.
Consonant Cluster + Vowel
Syllables are formed around consonant clusters followed by vowels.
- The '-cys-' sequence is uncommon and requires careful consideration.
- The plural suffix '-ies' affects the pronunciation of the final syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mis-syllabification.
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