elettrocardiogramma
Syllables
e-let-tro-car-dio-gra-mma
Pronunciation
/ˌel.let.tro.kar.djoˈɡram.ma/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
elettro- + cardio- + -gramma
elettrocardiogramma is a seven-syllable Italian noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of Greek roots and follows standard Italian syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A graphical recording of the electrical activity of the heart.
Electrocardiogram
“Il medico ha richiesto un elettrocardiogramma.”
“L'elettrocardiogramma ha rivelato un'anomalia.”
syn:ECG
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mma').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, unstressed.. let — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. car — Open syllable, unstressed.. dio — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, unstressed.. mma — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Diphthong Syllabification
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
- The 'mm' cluster is a common feature in Italian and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
Nearby Words
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