encefalomalacie
Syllables
en-ce-fa-lo-ma-la-cie
Pronunciation
/ˌɛnt͡ʃefa.lo.maˈla.t͡ʃe/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + cefal(o)- + -omalacie
The word 'encefalomalacie' is a complex Italian noun with seven syllables, divided according to vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of a Latin prefix, a Greek root, and a Greek suffix, denoting a softening of the brain tissue.
Definitions
- 1
A softening of the brain tissue.
Brain softening
“Il paziente soffre di encefalomalacie diffuse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ce — Closed syllable, containing the digraph 'ce'. fa — Open syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. la — Open syllable.. cie — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables generally begin with a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up between syllables, but certain clusters (like 'ml') are treated as units.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in a vowel, the stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ml' cluster in 'malacie' is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
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