dermatoplastica
Syllables
der-ma-to-pla-sti-ca
Pronunciation
/der.ma.to.ˈpla.sti.ka/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
derma- + plasti- + -ca
The word 'dermatoplastica' is a six-syllable Italian noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of Greek and Latin morphemes relating to skin reshaping. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules favoring open syllables and consonant-vowel attachments.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical procedure involving the reconstruction or reshaping of skin.
Dermatoplasty
“La paziente si è sottoposta a una dermatoplastica per riparare le ustioni.”
“Il dermatologo ha consigliato una dermatoplastica per migliorare l'aspetto della cicatrice.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pla').
Syllables
der — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ma — Open syllable, follows a consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel-vowel separation.. pla — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. sti — Closed syllable, follows a stressed syllable.. ca — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Consonants generally attach to the following vowel.
Vowel-Vowel Syllabification
When two vowels occur consecutively, they are usually separated into different syllables.
Penultimate Stress
In words ending in a vowel, the stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors open syllables, meaning syllables ending in a vowel.
- The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization but not syllable division.
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