intervetebrale
Syllables
in-ter-ve-te-bra-le
Pronunciation
/ˌinterverˈtebrale/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + vertebr- + -ale
The word 'intervertebrale' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-ve-te-bra-le. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the Latin prefix 'inter-', the root 'vertebr-', and the adjectival suffix '-ale'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, allowing consonant clusters in prefixes and prioritizing open syllables.
Definitions
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Relating to or located between the vertebrae.
Intervertebral
“Il disco intervertebrale è danneggiato.”
“Un problema intervertebrale.”
ant:extravertebrale
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bra' in 'ver-te-brà-le').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ve — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. te — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. bra — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. le — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Syllables generally end in vowels. Vowel-consonant combinations form open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Consonant clusters are permissible, especially in prefixes like 'inter-'.
- The initial 'inter-' cluster is an exception to the rule of avoiding initial consonant clusters.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
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