choledochorrhoraphy
Syllables
cho-le-do-cho-rrho-ra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌkoʊlɪdoʊkɒrˈræfi/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
choledo- + -rrhaphy
The word 'choledochorrhaphy' is a noun of Greek origin referring to bile duct surgery. It is divided into seven syllables: cho-le-do-cho-rrho-ra-phy, with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. The 'rrh' cluster is treated as a single unit. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical repair of the common bile duct.
“The patient underwent a choledochorrhaphy to correct the damage to the bile duct.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable ('rrho'). This is typical for words ending in '-y' when the penultimate syllable contains a vowel.
Syllables
cho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. le — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. do — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rho — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. ra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. phy — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable, followed by any consonants.
Consonant Cluster-V Rule
When consonant clusters occur, they are generally maintained within a syllable until a vowel is encountered.
- The 'rrh' cluster is treated as a single unit due to its origin and established pronunciation.
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