elettronegativi
Syllables
e-let-tro-ne-ga-ti-vi
Pronunciation
/ˌel.let.tro.ne.ɡaˈti.vi/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
elettro- + neg- + -ativi
The word 'elettronegativi' is an Italian adjective meaning 'electronegative'. It is divided into seven syllables: e-let-tro-ne-ga-ti-vi, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'ti'. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'elettro-', the root 'neg-', and the suffix '-ativi'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, considering geminate consonants and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or exhibiting electronegativity.
Electronegative
“Gli elementi elettronegativi tendono ad attrarre elettroni.”
“La differenza di elettronegatività influenza il tipo di legame chimico.”
ant:elettropositivo
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ti' (ti-vi). The stress pattern is typical for Italian adjectives.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, unstressed.. let — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, stressed.. vi — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are maintained within the syllable they follow.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian adjectives.
- The geminate 'tt' is kept together within the syllable.
- The 'gn' cluster is treated as a single consonant.
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