jejunoileostomy
Syllables
je-ju-no-i-le-os-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌdʒeɪ.dʒuː.noʊ.aɪ.liː.ˈɒs.tə.mi/
Stress
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Morphemes
jejuno- + ileo- + -ostomy
The word 'jejuno-ileostomy' is a complex noun of medical origin. It is divided into eight syllables: je-ju-no-i-le-os-to-my, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the prefixes 'jejuno-' and 'ileo-', and the suffix '-ostomy'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and considers the compound nature of the word.
Definitions
- 1
A surgical procedure in which the jejunum is connected to the ileum, creating an anastomosis.
“The patient underwent a jejuno-ileostomy to manage complications from Crohn's disease.”
“Post-operative care is crucial after a jejuno-ileostomy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('os'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('je').
Syllables
je — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. ju — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. no — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. i — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. le — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. os — Closed syllable, primary stress.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. my — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by sonority.
Compound Word Rule
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- Potential for slight regional variations in pronunciation.
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