choledocholithiasis
Syllables
cho-le-do-cho-li-thi-a-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌkoʊlɪˌdoʊkoʊlɪˈθaɪəsɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
chole- + lith- + -iasis
Choledocholithiasis is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables: cho-le-do-cho-li-thi-a-sis. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English VCV and VC rules, though the word's length and origin present unique challenges.
Definitions
- 1
The presence of gallstones in the common bile duct.
“The patient was diagnosed with choledocholithiasis after an ultrasound revealed stones in the bile duct.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('a' in '-thi-a-sis').
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, diphthong. le — Open syllable. do — Open syllable, diphthong. cho — Open syllable, diphthong. li — Open syllable. thi — Open syllable, diphthong. a — Unstressed schwa. sis — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
If a syllable ends in a consonant and is followed by a vowel, the consonant typically joins the following syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before the first consonant in a CVC pattern.
- The word's length and Greek origins make it an exception to typical English word structure.
- The clustering of vowels and consonants requires careful application of syllabification rules.
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