choledocholithotomy
Syllables
cho-le-do-cho-li-tho-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌkoʊlɪˌdoʊkəˈloʊlɪθɑːtəmi/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
chole- + litho- + -otomy
The word 'choledocholithotomy' is a complex medical term of Greek origin. It is divided into eight syllables: cho-le-do-cho-li-tho-to-my, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of the prefix 'chole-', the root 'litho-', and the suffix '-otomy'. Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical incision into the common bile duct to remove gallstones.
“The patient underwent a choledocholithotomy to remove the obstructing gallstone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta' in '-otomy'). The stress pattern is ˌkoʊlɪˌdoʊkoʊlɪˈθɑːtəmi.
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, diphthong. le — Open syllable. do — Open syllable, diphthong. cho — Open syllable, diphthong. li — Open syllable. tho — Open syllable, diphthong. to — Open syllable, schwa. my — Open syllable
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
When two vowels are separated by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided between the vowels.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The length and complexity of the word, combined with its Greek origins, make it prone to mispronunciation.
- The schwa sound (/ə/) in unstressed syllables is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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