fototransistore
Syllables
fo-to-tran-si-sto-re
Pronunciation
/ˌfɔtoˌtranziˈstore/
Stress
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Morphemes
foto- + transistore
The Italian word 'fototransistore' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: fo-to-tran-si-sto-re. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sto'). It's composed of the prefix 'foto-' (light), the root 'transistore' (transistor), and no suffix. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
A semiconductor device used to convert light into an electrical signal.
Phototransistor
“Il circuito utilizza un fototransistore per rilevare la luce.”
“Il fototransistore è un componente essenziale nei sensori ottici.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sto'). The stress pattern is typical for Italian nouns ending in '-re'.
Syllables
fo — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. to — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. tran — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and two consonants. Unstressed.. si — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. sto — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and two consonants. Primary stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
Italian words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's origin as a compound from English and Greek influences its phonological structure, allowing for consonant clusters.
- No significant regional variations are known for the syllabification of this word.
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