elettrodiagnosi
Syllables
e-let-tro-di-a-gno-si
Pronunciation
/ˌel.let.tro.di.aɲˈɲo.zi/
Stress
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Morphemes
elettro- + diagnos- + -i
The word 'elettrodiagnosi' is divided into seven syllables: e-let-tro-di-a-gno-si. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Greek roots, with 'elettro-' denoting electricity and 'diagnos-' meaning diagnosis. The 'gn' cluster is treated as a single phoneme during syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
A medical examination using electrical means to diagnose a condition.
Electrodiagnosis
“L'elettrodiagnosi ha confermato la presenza di una neuropatia.”
“Il medico ha richiesto un'elettrodiagnosi per valutare la funzionalità nervosa.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gno').
Syllables
el — Open syllable. let — Open syllable. tro — Open syllable. di — Open syllable. a — Open syllable. gno — Closed syllable, 'gn' as a single phoneme. si — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Vowel
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
A consonant followed by a vowel and then a consonant forms a syllable, unless the consonant cluster is considered a single phoneme.
- The 'gn' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- Stress pattern is typical for Italian nouns ending in '-i'.
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