parathyroidectomy
Syllables
pa-ra-thy-roid-ec-to-my
Pronunciation
/ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪdˈɛktəmi/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
para + thyroid + ectomy
Parathyroidectomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on 'roid'. It's derived from Greek roots and refers to the surgical removal of the parathyroid gland. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-based rules.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands.
“The patient underwent a parathyroidectomy to treat hyperparathyroidism.”
“A successful parathyroidectomy can resolve the calcium imbalance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('roid'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('pa').
Syllables
pa — Open, unstressed syllable.. ra — Open, unstressed syllable.. thy — Open, unstressed syllable.. roid — Open, primary stressed syllable.. ec — Closed, unstressed syllable.. to — Open, unstressed syllable.. my — Open, unstressed syllable.
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Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
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Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables typically have an onset and a rime.
- The 'thy' cluster is a common pronunciation exception.
- The 'ec' sequence is a less common syllable structure.
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