neurodegenerativo
Syllables
neu-ro-de-ge-ne-ra-ti-vo
Pronunciation
/ˌnɛwro.de.d͡ʒe.ne.raˈti.vo/
Stress
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Morphemes
neuro- + degener- + -ativo
The word 'neurodegenerativo' is syllabified based on the open syllable principle, dividing after each vowel. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. The final 'n' is an irregularity.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or causing the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons.
Neurodegenerative
“Le malattie neurodegenerative sono una sfida per la medicina moderna.”
“La ricerca si concentra su terapie neurodegenerative.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ti').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, primary stressed.. vo — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Principle
Syllable division occurs after vowels, creating open syllables whenever possible.
- The final 'n' is non-standard Italian and would not affect syllabification if absent.
- The word is a compound, but the open syllable principle still applies.
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