enantiomorfismo
Syllables
e-nan-ti-o-mor-fi-smo
Pronunciation
/ˌɛn.an.ti.o.morˈfi.zmo/
Stress
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Morphemes
enanti- + morfo- + -ismo
The word 'enantiomorfismo' is divided into seven syllables (e-nan-ti-o-mor-fi-smo) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun of Greek origin, composed of the prefix 'enanti-', the root 'morfo-', and the suffix '-ismo'. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules of vowel-based separation and consonant cluster treatment.
Definitions
- 1
The property of having two forms that are mirror images of each other, but are non-superimposable.
Enantiomorphism
“Lo studio dell'enantiomorfismo è fondamentale in chimica.”
“L'enantiomorfismo delle molecole può avere effetti biologici significativi.”
ant:Simmetria
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fi').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, single vowel.. nan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. mor — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. fi — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. smo — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant cluster division
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Final consonant cluster treatment
Final consonant clusters are often treated as a single syllable unit.
- The 'en-' prefix may be pronounced quickly, potentially reducing the vowel sound.
- The '-sm' cluster is treated as a single syllable unit despite being uncommon.
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