myomohysterectomy
Syllables
my-o-mo-hys-te-rec-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪ.oʊ.moʊ.haɪ.stəˈrɛk.tə.mi/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
myo- + hysterectomy
Myomohysterectomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables (my-o-mo-hys-te-rec-to-my) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('te'). Syllabification follows standard English VCV and CVC rules, with consideration for the 'hy' digraph. It denotes the surgical removal of uterine fibroids along with the uterus.
Definitions
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Surgical removal of uterine fibroids (myomas) along with a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus).
“The patient underwent a myomohysterectomy to address both the fibroids and the uterine issues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('te') due to a combination of length, morphological structure, and typical English stress patterns.
Syllables
my — Open syllable, diphthong. o — Open syllable, diphthong. mo — Open syllable, diphthong. hys — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant. te — Open syllable, schwa. rec — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable, schwa. my — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are divided around the vowel when flanked by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Digraphs like 'hy' are treated as single onset units.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it an exception to some simpler syllabification rules.
- The pronunciation of 'hy' as /haɪ/ is a key factor.
- The doubled 'mo' morpheme adds an extra syllable.
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