elettrolizziamo
Syllables
e-let-tro-liz-zia-mo
Pronunciation
/ˌel.let.tro.lit.tsiˈtsja.mo/
Stress
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Morphemes
e- + lettrolizz- + -iamo
The word 'elettrolizziamo' is a verb divided into six syllables: e-let-tro-liz-zia-mo. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz'). It's morphologically composed of a prefix 'e-', a root 'lettrolizz-', and a suffix '-iamo'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, with the 'ltr' cluster being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
To electrolyze; to decompose a substance by passing an electric current through it.
We electrolyze
“Noi elettrolizziamo l'acqua per ottenere idrogeno e ossigeno.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'liz'.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, single vowel.. let — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. tro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. liz — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. zia — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. mo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables generally begin with a vowel or consonant. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Syllable Weight
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are common in Italian.
- The 'ltr' cluster is an exception to the rule against initial consonant clusters in syllables.
- The 'zz' sequence is treated as a single phoneme /ts/.
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