metroperitonitis
Syllables
me-tro-pe-ri-to-ni-tis
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtroʊˌpɛrɪtoʊˈnaɪtɪs/
Stress
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Morphemes
metro- + peritone- + -itis
The word 'metroperitonitis' is syllabified as me-tro-pe-ri-to-ni-tis, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ni'). It's a noun composed of the prefix 'metro-', root 'peritone-', and suffix '-itis', denoting inflammation of the peritoneum associated with the uterus. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-coda, diphthong, and consonant-coda rules.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the peritoneum associated with the uterus, typically resulting from infection following childbirth or gynecological surgery.
“The patient was diagnosed with metroperitonitis after a cesarean section.”
“Metroperitonitis can be a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ni') according to the rule that stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -tis, -ism, -ity, etc.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong.. pe — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. ni — Open syllable, diphthong.. tis — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound unless a consonant can form a coda.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Consonants can form codas (endings) of syllables.
- The word's complexity stems from its Greek and Latin roots, but its syllabification adheres to standard English rules.
- No major exceptions were encountered.
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