linfoepiteliali
Syllables
li-nfo-e-pi-te-li-a-li
Pronunciation
/lin.fo.e.pi.te.ljaˈli/
Stress
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Morphemes
linfo- + epitel- + -iali
The word 'linfoepiteliali' is an Italian adjective meaning 'lymphoepithelial'. It is divided into eight syllables: li-nfo-e-pi-te-li-a-li, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'linfo-', the root 'epitel-', and the suffix '-iali'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, with the 'nf' cluster treated as a single onset.
Definitions
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Relating to both lymphatic and epithelial tissues.
Lymphoepithelial
“Lesioni linfoepiteliali”
“Infiammazione linfoepiteliale”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li' in 'a-li').
Syllables
li — Open syllable, initial syllable.. nfo — Closed syllable, 'nf' cluster treated as a single onset.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. pi — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. te — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
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Initial Syllable Rule
The first syllable is formed by the initial vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant forms a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they interrupt vowel sequences.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels.
- The 'nf' cluster in 'nfo' is treated as a single onset, an exception to the single consonant between vowels rule.
- No significant regional variations are expected in the syllabification of this word.
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