ureteroradiography
Syllables
u-re-te-ro-ra-di-o-gra-phy
Pronunciation
/ˌjuːrɪˌtɛroʊˌreɪdi.oʊˈɡræfi/
Stress
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Morphemes
uretero- + radio- + -graphy
The word 'ureteroradiography' is divided into nine syllables: u-re-te-ro-ra-di-o-gra-phy. It comprises the prefix 'uretero-', the root 'radio-', and the suffix '-graphy'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ra'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A radiographic examination of the ureters.
“The patient underwent an ureteroradiography to identify the blockage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ra'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the other syllables.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel. re — Closed syllable. te — Open syllable. ro — Open syllable. ra — Open syllable, diphthong. di — Closed syllable. o — Open syllable, diphthong. gra — Open syllable. phy — Closed syllable
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- The length of the word and the combination of Greek and Latin roots create a complex structure.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables can vary slightly in pronunciation.
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