thyroïdéctomie
Syllables
thy-ro-ï-dé-c-to-mie
Pronunciation
/tiʁɔ.idɛk.tɔ.mi/
Stress
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Morphemes
thyro- + ectom- + -oidectomie
The word 'thyroïdectomie' is divided into seven syllables: thy-ro-ï-dé-c-to-mie. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to'). The word is of Greek origin, composed of the prefix 'thyro-', root 'ectom-', and suffix '-oidectomie'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.
Thyroidectomy
“Le patient a subi une thyroïdectomie totale.”
“La thyroïdectomie est souvent nécessaire en cas de cancer de la thyroïde.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to'), typical for French words ending in a silent 'e'.
Syllables
thy — Open syllable, consonant-initial.. ro — Open syllable, consonant-initial.. ï — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. dé — Open syllable, consonant-initial.. c — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. to — Open syllable, consonant-initial, stressed.. mie — Open syllable, consonant-initial.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
French generally favors vowel-initial syllables; each vowel sound typically begins a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid stranded consonants, prioritizing vowel sounds.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in French words ending in a silent 'e'.
- The circumflex accent on 'i' is a historical marker and doesn't directly influence syllabification, but affects pronunciation.
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