Which Syllable Is the Primary Accented Syllable in the Pronunciation

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Short Answer

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word endarterectomy (end-ar-ter-ek-toh-mee)?

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Definitions:

Pentanoic Acid

A short-chain fatty acid with five carbon atoms, also known as valeric acid, with a strong, pungent odor.

Pimelic Acid

A dicarboxylic acid with a seven-carbon chain, functioning as a precursor in the biosynthesis of lysine.

Alkene

A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond, characterized by the general formula CnH2n.

Cyclohexene

A cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H10, characterized by the presence of a double bond in the ring structure.