electrocauterization
Syllables
el-ec-tro-cau-ter-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌiˈlɛktroʊkɔːtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
electro- + cauter- + -ization
Electrocauterization is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on 'za'. It's formed from the Greek/Latin morphemes 'electro-', 'cauter-', and '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The destruction of tissue by applying a high-frequency electric current.
“The surgeon used electrocauterization to stop the bleeding.”
“Electrocauterization is a common technique in dermatology.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). Secondary stress is minimal.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset 'el'. ec — Closed syllable, onset 'ec'. tro — Open syllable, onset 'tr'. cau — Open syllable, onset 'c'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 'ter'. i — Open syllable, onset null. za — Open syllable, onset 'z'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 't'
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- The 'electro' portion is often pronounced as a single unit, but is divided for analytical purposes.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'electro' by some speakers.
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