cystourethrography
Syllables
cyst-o-u-re-thro-graph-y
Pronunciation
/ˌsɪstoʊˌjʊriθroʊˈɡræfi/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
cysto- + urethro- + -graphy
Cystourethrography is a complex noun with seven syllables (cyst-o-u-re-thro-graph-y). The primary stress falls on 'graph'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing around vowels and preserving consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, built from Greek roots and suffixes relating to the bladder, urethra, and recording.
Definitions
- 1
A radiographic examination of the bladder, urethra, and surrounding structures.
“The doctor ordered a cystourethrography to investigate the patient's urinary problems.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('graph'). The first three syllables are unstressed, followed by unstressed 're', unstressed 'thro', stressed 'graph', and unstressed 'y'.
Syllables
cyst — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'st' consonant cluster.. o — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. u — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. thro — Open syllable, vowel preceded by 'thr' consonant cluster.. graph — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'ph' consonant cluster.. y — Syllabic consonant, functioning as a vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
'y' can function as a vowel.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
- The presence of multiple vowel sounds in close proximity requires careful application of vowel division rules.
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