fonocardiografi
Syllables
fo-no-car-dio-gra-fi
Pronunciation
/fono.kar.djoˈɡra.fi/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
fono- + cardio- + -grafi
The word 'fonocardiografi' is a complex Italian noun composed of Greek-derived morphemes. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, considering vowel-consonant patterns and diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
A technique for recording the sounds of the heart.
Phonocardiography
“Il medico ha eseguito un fonocardiogramma per valutare il soffio cardiaco.”
“I fonocardiografi sono strumenti diagnostici importanti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gra').
Syllables
fo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. no — Open syllable.. car — Open syllable.. dio — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. gra — Open syllable.. fi — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Initial Syllable Rule
The first syllable is formed by the initial vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowels, with consonants following the vowel belonging to that syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs remain within a single syllable.
- The 'gn' digraph is treated as a single consonant cluster. The penultimate stress is typical for Italian nouns ending in *-ia*, *-e*, or *-o*.
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