gastrojejunostomy
Syllables
gas-tro-je-ju-nos-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˈɡæstroʊˌdʒeɪdʒuːˈnɒstəmi/
Stress
1001001
Morphemes
gastro- + jejun- + -ostomy
Gastrojejunostomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('nos'). It's derived from Greek and Latin roots relating to the stomach and jejunum, and refers to a surgical procedure connecting these organs. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A surgical operation creating an anastomosis between the stomach and the jejunum.
“The patient underwent a gastrojejunostomy to bypass a blockage in the duodenum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nos'). A secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('gas').
Syllables
gas — Open syllable, simple structure.. tro — Open syllable, simple structure.. je — Open syllable, consonant blend onset.. ju — Open syllable, consonant blend onset.. nos — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.. to — Open syllable, simple structure.. my — Open syllable, simple structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
- The /dʒ/ consonant cluster in 'je' and 'ju' could be considered a complex onset.
- The word's length and unusual morphemic combination make it a relatively rare example.
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