monocristallina
Syllables
mo-no-cri-stal-li-na
Pronunciation
/ˌmɔ.no.kɾis.talˈli.na/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
mono- + cristall- + -ina
The word 'monocristallina' is divided into six syllables: mo-no-cri-stal-li-na. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'mono-', the root 'cristall-', and the suffix '-ina'. Syllabification follows standard Italian vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or consisting of a single crystal.
Single-crystal, monocrystalline
“La struttura è monocristallina.”
“Una cella monocristallina.”
- 1
A single crystal.
Single crystal
“La monocristallina è stata analizzata.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. no — Open syllable.. cri — Open syllable.. stal — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. li — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable, unless they can be broken up by a vowel.
- The 'cristall-' root could be analyzed differently in some theoretical frameworks, but the standard Italian approach is followed here.
- Pronunciation variations (e.g., palatalization of 'c') do not affect the syllable division.
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