lombritʃicoltore
Syllables
lom-bri-tʃi-col-to-re
Pronunciation
/lom.bri.tʃi.kolˈto.re/
Stress
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Morphemes
lombrico + tore
The word 'lombricicoltore' is divided into six syllables: lom-bri-tʃi-col-to-re. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to'). It's a compound noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'worm farmer'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who breeds or cultivates earthworms.
Worm farmer
“Il lombricicoltore ha aumentato la produzione di humus.”
“Un lombricicoltore esperto può ottimizzare il processo di compostaggio.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to').
Syllables
lom — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. bri — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. tʃi — Open syllable.. col — Open syllable.. to — Open, stressed syllable.. re — Open syllable.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Consonant clusters are allowed at the beginning of syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
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