duodenocholecystostomy
Syllables
du-o-de-no-cho-le-cys-to-sto-my
Pronunciation
/ˌduːoʊdənoʊkoʊlɪsɪˈstɒstəmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
duodeno- + cholecyst- + -ostomy
Duodenocholecystostomy is a complex medical term with ten syllables divided based on vowel nuclei and permissible consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from Greek and Latin roots denoting a surgical procedure connecting the duodenum and gallbladder.
Definitions
- 1
A surgical operation creating an opening between the duodenum and the gallbladder.
“The patient underwent a duodenocholecystostomy to address the blockage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sto' in 'stostomy').
Syllables
du — Open syllable, initial syllable. o — Open syllable. de — Open syllable. no — Open syllable. cho — Open syllable. le — Open syllable. cys — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable. sto — Open syllable. my — Open syllable
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Permissible Consonant Clusters
English allows certain consonant clusters within syllables (e.g., 'st', 'sys').
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowel and consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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