neurochirurgiche
Syllables
neu-ro-chi-rur-gi-che
Pronunciation
/ˌnɛw.ro.ki.рурˈdʒi.ke/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
neuro- + chirurg- + -iche
The word 'neurochirurgiche' is divided into six syllables: neu-ro-chi-rur-gi-che. It's a feminine plural adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, maintaining consonant clusters and prioritizing vowel-ending syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or pertaining to neurosurgery; neurosurgical.
Neurosurgical
“Le cure neurochirurgiche sono state efficaci.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gi').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ro — Open syllable, vowel ending.. chi — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. rur — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. gi — Closed syllable, consonant ending, stressed syllable.. che — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel-Ending Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant-Ending Syllable Rule
Syllables can end in consonants, especially after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
- The 'chr' cluster is a common occurrence in Italian and doesn't pose a significant challenge to syllabification.
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