microdermoabraSIOne
Syllables
mi-cro-der-mo-a-bra-SIO-ne
Pronunciation
/mikrodermoabrasˈjoːne/
Stress
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Morphemes
micro- + abras- + -ione
The word 'microdermoabrasione' is an Italian noun with eight syllables, divided according to vowel-ending and consonant cluster rules. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('SIO'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'micro-', roots 'dermo-' and 'abras-', and the suffix '-ione'.
Definitions
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A cosmetic medical procedure that removes the outermost layer of the skin to improve its appearance.
Microdermabrasion
“La microdermoabrasione può ridurre le rughe.”
“Ho fatto una seduta di microdermoabrasione.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('SIO').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. cro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. bra — Closed syllable, unstressed.. SIO — Closed syllable, stressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Ending
Italian syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are pronounceable.
- The 'br' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The final '-ione' is a common noun-forming suffix and is consistently syllabified as a separate unit.
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