decarbossilassi
Syllables
de-car-bos-si-las-si
Pronunciation
/de.kar.bos.siˈlas.si/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + carbossi- + -lassi
The Italian verb 'decarbossilassi' is divided into six syllables: de-car-bos-si-las-si. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Italian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'de-', the root 'carbossi-', and the suffix '-lassi'.
Definitions
- 1
To remove a carboxyl group from a molecule.
To decarboxylate
“Questo enzima aiuta a decarbossilare l'acido piruvico.”
ant:carbossilare
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('las').
Syllables
de — Onsetless, open syllable.. car — Closed syllable with a simple onset.. bos — Closed syllable with a simple onset.. si — Closed syllable with a simple onset.. las — Closed syllable with a simple onset.. si — Closed syllable with a simple onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
- The 'ss' cluster is a common feature in Italian and doesn't disrupt syllabification.
- The word's length and morphology require careful application of rules.
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