hypophysectomize
Syllables
hy-po-phy-sec-to-mize
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpoʊfɪˈsɛktəmaɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
hypo- + sect- + -ize
Hypophysectomize is a complex verb of Greek and Latin origin meaning to surgically remove the pituitary gland. It is divided into six syllables: hy-po-phy-sec-to-mize, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The syllabification follows standard English rules of VCV and CVCV division, considering the word's morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
To surgically remove the pituitary gland.
“The surgeon decided to hypophysectomize the patient to treat the tumor.”
“In rare cases, hypophysectomize may be necessary to control hormone production.”
syn:pituitaryectomy
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/sɛk/), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed, indicated by '0'.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. po — Open syllable, diphthong. phy — Closed syllable. sec — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable, schwa. mize — Closed syllable, diphthong
Word Parts
hypo-
Greek origin, meaning 'under,' 'beneath,' or 'deficient'. Functions as a prefix indicating a condition below normal.
sect-
Latin origin, meaning 'to cut'. Indicates the act of cutting.
-ize
Greek origin, meaning 'to make,' 'to cause'. Forms a verb, indicating the act of performing the removal.
Similar Words
VCV Division
When a syllable contains a vowel, followed by a consonant, followed by a vowel, the syllable is typically divided between the vowels.
CVCV Division
When a syllable contains a consonant, followed by a vowel, followed by a consonant, followed by a vowel, the syllable is typically divided between the vowels.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally considered closed.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it an exception to simpler syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple morphemes requires careful consideration of their boundaries.
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