fototransistori
Syllables
fo-to-tran-si-sto-ri
Pronunciation
/ˌfɔtoˌtranˈsistori/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
foto- + transistori-
The word 'fototransistori' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: fo-to-tran-si-sto-ri. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'foto-', the root 'transistori-', and no suffix. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-initial syllables, consonant cluster division, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
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A semiconductor device used to convert light into an electrical signal.
Phototransistor
“Il circuito utilizza un fototransistore per rilevare la luce.”
“I fototransistori sono componenti essenziali nei sensori ottici.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sto').
Syllables
fo — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. to — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. tran — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tr' followed by a vowel.. si — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. sto — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ri — Open syllable, vowel-initial.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables typically begin with vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
In words ending in -i, stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word does not affect syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation are minimal.
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