elettrodomestico
Syllables
e-let-tro-do-me-sti-co
Pronunciation
/ˌel.let.tro.do.meˈsti.ko/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
elettro- + domestico- + -ico
The word 'elettrodomestico' is divided into seven syllables: e-let-tro-do-me-sti-co. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, with syllabification adhering to standard Italian vowel-based rules and geminate consonant constraints.
Definitions
- 1
A household appliance; an electrical device used in the home.
Household appliance
“Ho comprato un nuovo elettrodomestico per la cucina.”
“Gli elettrodomestici moderni sono molto efficienti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sti' in 'domestico').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. let — Open syllable, contains a geminate consonant following.. tro — Closed syllable, follows a geminate consonant.. do — Open syllable, part of the root.. me — Open syllable, part of the root.. sti — Closed syllable, part of the root.. co — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Italian syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they violate sonority principles.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Syllable breaks are avoided within geminate consonant clusters.
- The geminate 'tt' in 'elettro' influences syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter standard rules.
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