elettroencefalogràmma
Syllables
e-let-tro-en-ce-fa-lo-gràm-ma
Pronunciation
/ˌel.let.tro.en.t͡ʃe.fa.loˈɡram.ma/
Stress
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Morphemes
elettro- + encefalo- + -gramma
The word 'elettroencefalogramma' is a complex Italian noun with nine syllables, divided according to open syllable preference and consonant-vowel separation. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of a Greek-derived prefix, root, and suffix, indicating electrical brain activity recording.
Definitions
- 1
A recording of electrical activity along the scalp.
Electroencephalogram
“Il medico ha richiesto un elettroencefalogramma.”
“L'elettroencefalogramma ha mostrato un'attività cerebrale anomala.”
syn:EEG
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gràm').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, unstressed.. let — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ce — Open syllable, unstressed.. fa — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. gràm — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are typically divided between consonants and vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The consonant cluster /t͡ʃ/ does not impede syllabification.
- Stress placement follows standard Italian rules.
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