diathermotherapy
Syllables
di-a-ther-mo-ther-a-py
Pronunciation
[ˌdaɪ.əθər.moʊˈθɛr.ə.pi]
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
dia- + therm- + -therapy
The word 'diathermotherapy' is a noun referring to a medical treatment using heat. It is divided into seven syllables: di-a-ther-mo-ther-a-py, with stress on the fifth syllable (ther-). Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
Treatment using heat, especially deep heat generated by high-frequency electric currents or ultrasound.
“Diathermotherapy is used to relieve muscle pain.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the fifth syllable (ther-).
Syllables
di- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. a- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. ther- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. mo- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. ther- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. a- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. py — VC syllable. No exceptions.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
VC Syllable
Syllables consisting of a vowel and a consonant are considered VC syllables.
- The word is of Greek origin and follows English syllabification rules.
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