hemilaryngectomy
Syllables
hem-i-la-ryn-gec-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛmɪlærɪŋˈɡɛktəmi/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
hemi- + laryng- + -ectomy
Hemilaryngectomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from Greek roots indicating partial removal of the larynx. Syllable division follows standard Vowel-Consonant patterns, with a few instances of VCC.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of half of the larynx.
“The patient underwent a hemilaryngectomy to remove the cancerous tissue.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gec'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('hem').
Syllables
hem — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. la — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ryn — Closed syllable, vowel followed by two consonants.. gec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. to — Open syllable, schwa vowel followed by a consonant.. my — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Any vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
When a vowel is followed by two consonants, the syllable is usually divided between the vowel and the second consonant.
Single Vowel
A single vowel standing alone constitutes a syllable.
- The word is complex and contains multiple morphemes.
- The presence of the schwa vowel adds a layer of complexity.
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