hydropneumothorax
Syllables
hy-dro-pneu-mo-tho-rax
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪ.droʊ.ˌnjuː.moʊ.ˈθɔː.ræks/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
hydro- + thorax + -ax
The word 'hydropneumothorax' is divided into six syllables: hy-dro-pneu-mo-tho-rax. It's a noun of Greek origin, denoting a medical condition. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tho-'). The silent 'p' in 'pneu-' is a notable exception to standard pronunciation rules.
Definitions
- 1
A medical condition in which air and fluid collect in the space between the lung and the chest wall.
“The patient was diagnosed with a hydropneumothorax after the car accident.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tho-').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. dro — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus and consonant coda.. pneu — Open syllable, silent 'p' is an exception.. mo — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tho — Open syllable, primary stress.. rax — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets (initial consonants) and codas (final consonants).
Vowel Digraphs
Vowel digraphs (e.g., 'ai', 'ou') are generally treated as a single nucleus.
- Silent 'p' in 'pneumo-' is an exception.
- Complex consonant clusters in 'thorax' are typical of Greek-derived medical terms.
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