elettrodomestici
Syllables
e-let-tro-do-me-sti-ci
Pronunciation
/ˌel.et.tro.do.meˈsti.t͡ʃi/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
elettro- + domest- + -ici
The word 'elettrodomestici' is divided into seven syllables: e-let-tro-do-me-sti-ci. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sti'). The word is composed of the prefix 'elettro-', the root 'domest-', and the suffix '-ici'. Syllable division is governed by vowel nucleus and geminate consonant rules.
Definitions
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Household appliances; electrical devices used in the home.
Household appliances
“Abbiamo comprato nuovi elettrodomestici per la cucina.”
“Gli elettrodomestici moderni sono molto efficienti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sti'), following the general Italian rule. The stress is marked as '1' on the 'sti' syllable.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, single vowel.. let — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. do — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. me — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sti — Closed syllable due to geminate 'tt' in the following syllable.. ci — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are split between syllables, with the first consonant closing the previous syllable.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables can be open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
- The geminate consonants 'tt' and 'ss' significantly influence syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the standard syllabification.
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