ipersensibilità
Syllables
i-per-sen-si-bi-li-tà
Pronunciation
/ˌipɛrsɛnsibiliˈta/
Stress
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Morphemes
iper- + sensibil- + -ita
The word 'ipersensibilita' is divided into seven syllables: i-per-sen-si-bi-li-tà. It's a noun formed from the Greek prefix 'iper-', the Latin root 'sensibil-', and the Latin suffix '-ita'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel and consonant-vowel combinations.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive sensitivity to stimuli; a state of heightened responsiveness.
Hypersensitivity
“Ha una forte ipersensibilita alla luce.”
“L'ipersensibilita cutanea può causare prurito.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tà'). The stress pattern is typical for Italian nouns ending in '-ità'.
Syllables
i — Open syllable, initial vowel.. per — Open syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. sen — Open syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. si — Open syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. bi — Open syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. tà — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Final Consonant Rule
A final consonant closes the syllable.
- The prefix 'iper-' is a relatively recent borrowing from Greek.
- The '-rs-' cluster is permissible in Italian, but the following vowel dictates syllable division.
- The stress pattern is typical for Italian nouns ending in '-ità'.
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