metabolizzarono
Syllables
me-ta-bo-liz-za-ro-no
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛ.ta.bo.lit.tsaˈro.no/
Stress
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Morphemes
meta- + bol- + -lizz-
The word 'metabolizzarono' is divided into seven syllables: me-ta-bo-liz-za-ro-no. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za'). It's a verb form derived from Latin and Greek roots, with a complex morphology typical of Italian verbs. The 'lz' cluster is maintained within a syllable, consistent with Italian phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
To metabolize, to process (a substance) chemically within a living organism.
They metabolized.
“Gli animali metabolizzarono il cibo rapidamente.”
“I pazienti metabolizzarono il farmaco senza effetti collaterali.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ta — Open syllable, following a vowel.. bo — Open syllable, following a vowel.. liz — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. za — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ro — Open syllable, following a vowel.. no — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Italian words are often stressed on the penultimate syllable, especially verbs.
Final -rono
The ending '-rono' typically forms a separate syllable.
- The 'lz' cluster requires careful consideration but doesn't violate core Italian phonological rules.
- The word's length and complex morphology necessitate a precise application of syllabification principles.
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