metallorganiche
Syllables
me-tal-lo-rga-ni-che
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtalloɾɡaˈniːke/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
meta- + tall- + -organiche
Metallorganiche is a complex Italian noun meaning 'metal-organic compounds'. It is divided into six syllables: me-tal-lo-rga-ni-che, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing open syllables and avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
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Compounds containing bonds between carbon and a metal.
Metal-organic compounds
“La ricerca si concentra sui composti metallorganici.”
“I catalizzatori metallorganici sono ampiamente utilizzati.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni' in 'rga-ni-che').
Syllables
me — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, stressed.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rga — Open syllable, liquid consonant initiating.. ni — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. che — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
meta-
Greek origin, meaning 'beyond', 'after', or 'changing'. Functions as a combining form.
tall-
Derived from Greek *tallos* meaning 'sprout' or 'tender shoot', referring to metals in this context.
-organiche
Italian, derived from *organico* meaning 'organic', indicating a relationship to organic chemistry.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Rule
Vowels generally initiate syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Consonants can terminate syllables.
Liquid Consonant Rule
Liquid consonants (l, r) can initiate syllables.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant Rule
Italian avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of the liquid consonant 'r' influences syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word (prefix, root, suffix) doesn't alter the standard syllabification process.
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