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parathyroidectomize

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
19 characters
English (US)
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Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “parathyroidectomize” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
8syllables

parathyroidectomize

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

pa-ra-thy-roid-ec-to-mi-ze

Pronunciation

/ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪdˈɛktəmaɪz/

Stress

00100001

Morphemes

para- + thyroid + -ectomize

The word 'parathyroidectomize' is a verb meaning to surgically remove the parathyroid gland(s). It is divided into eight syllables: pa-ra-thy-roid-ec-to-mi-ze, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('roid'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'para-', the root 'thyroid', the root 'ectom', and the suffix '-ize'.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To surgically remove the parathyroid gland(s).

    “The surgeon will parathyroidectomize the patient next week.”

    “Due to the patient's hyperparathyroidism, the doctor recommended a parathyroidectomize.”

    syn:Remove parathyroid gland(s)excise parathyroid(s)

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('roid'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('pa').

Syllables

8
pa/pə/
ra/rə/
thy/θaɪ/
roid/rɔɪd/
ec/ɛk/
to/toʊ/
mi/maɪ/
ze/zaɪz/

pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. thy — Open syllable, unstressed.. roid — Open syllable, primary stress.. ec — Closed syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ze — Closed syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

para-

Greek origin, meaning 'beside, near, abnormal'. Functions as a prefix.

root

thyroid

Greek origin (*thyreos* meaning 'shield'). Refers to the thyroid gland.

suf

-ectomize

Combination of Greek *ektome* ('cut out') and *-izein* ('to make, to cause'). Forms a verb.

Similar Words

hy­po­thy­roid­ismne­phrec­to­mya­pen­dec­to­my

Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)

When a word contains a sequence of VCV, it is typically divided between the vowels.

Vowel-Consonant (VC)

When a word contains a sequence of VC, it is typically divided before the consonant.

  • The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
  • The vowel sounds and consonant clusters require careful consideration.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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