fotodegradabili
Syllables
fo-to-de-gra-da-bi-li
Pronunciation
/foto.de.ɡraˈda.bi.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
foto- + degrad- + -abili
The word 'fotodegradabili' is an Italian adjective meaning 'photodegradable'. It is divided into seven syllables: fo-to-de-gra-da-bi-li, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('da'). The word is formed from the prefix 'foto-', the root 'degrad-', and the suffix '-abili'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of consonant-vowel attachment and avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
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Capable of being broken down by light; susceptible to photodegradation.
Photodegradable
“I materiali fotodegradabili sono utili per ridurre l'inquinamento.”
“Le plastiche fotodegradabili si decompongono più rapidamente.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('da'). This is typical for Italian adjectives.
Syllables
fo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable, follows the prefix.. de — Open syllable, beginning of the root.. gra — Open syllable, part of the root.. da — Open syllable, part of the root, stressed syllable.. bi — Open syllable, leading to the suffix.. li — Closed syllable, final syllable with the suffix.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Consonants generally attach to the following vowel, creating open syllables (e.g., fo-to).
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
Consonants are not left isolated between vowels, ensuring syllables are formed around vowel sounds (e.g., de-gra, not deg-ra).
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable unless marked otherwise, a common pattern in Italian.
- The prefix 'foto-' is a relatively recent borrowing but integrates smoothly into Italian phonology.
- No significant exceptions to standard Italian syllabification rules are present.
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