salpingoovariotomy
Syllables
sal-pin-go-o-va-ri-o-to-my
Pronunciation
/sælˌpɪŋɡoʊˌoʊvɛriˈɑːtəmi/
Stress
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Morphemes
salpingo- + ovario- + -otomy
Salpingo-ovariotomy is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into nine syllables (sal-pin-go-o-va-ri-o-to-my) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant rules, with potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of both the fallopian tube and the ovary.
“The patient underwent a salpingo-ovariotomy due to complications from ectopic pregnancy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-to-'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
sal — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. pin — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. go — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. va — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Schwa reduction possible.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. my — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant cluster.
Single Vowel
A single vowel typically forms its own syllable.
- The hyphenated nature of the word could cause hesitation in syllabification, but doesn't alter the core rules.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllable division.
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