The Syllable Is the Primary Accented Syllable in the Pronunciation

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Short Answer

The syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word pyelonephritis (py-eh-loh-neh-fry-tis)is ________.

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Definitions:

Oceanic Plate

A section of the Earth's lithosphere that exists beneath the oceans, thinner than continental plates but denser, formed at mid-ocean ridges.

Andes of South America

A major mountain range stretching along the western edge of South America, known for its volcanic activity and diverse ecosystems.

Tectonic Setting

The geological and geographical conditions resulting from the movement and interaction of the Earth's tectonic plates.

Mantle Upwelling

The ascent of warmer, less dense material from deep within the Earth's mantle to its surface, driving plate tectonics and volcanic activity.