Which Syllable Is the Primary Accented Syllable in the Pronunciation

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of myopathy (my-awp-ah-thee) ?

• A) my
• B) awp
• C) ah
• D) thee

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Definitions:

Colonoscopy

A diagnostic medical procedure using a long, flexible tube with a camera to examine the interior lining of the colon and rectum for abnormalities.

Conscious Sedation

Administration of central nervous system–depressant drugs and/or analgesics to provide analgesia, relieve anxiety, and/or provide amnesia during surgical, diagnostic, or interventional procedures.

Atelectasis

A condition characterized by the partial or complete collapse of a lung or a section (lobe) of a lung.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

A breathing technique that involves full engagement of the abdomen, improving oxygen exchange and decreasing the work of breathing.