neuropsicologici
Syllables
neu-ro-psi-co-lo-gi-ci
Pronunciation
/ˌnɛw.ro.psi.koˈlo.dʒi.tʃi/
Stress
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Morphemes
neuro- + psico- + -logici
The word 'neuropsicologici' is divided into seven syllables based on Italian open syllable preference and palatalization rules. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective/noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, relating to the study of the brain and mind.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study of the relationship between the brain and psychological processes.
Neuropsychological
“I pazienti con disturbi neuropsicologici richiedono un'attenta valutazione.”
syn:psiconeurologici
- 1
Specialists in the field of neuropsychology.
Neuropsychologists
“Gli specialisti neuropsicologici hanno condotto una serie di test.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gi').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. psi — Open syllable.. co — Open syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. gi — Open syllable, 'g' palatalized.. ci — Open syllable, 'c' palatalized, stressed syllable.
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Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllables are divided to maximize open syllables.
Palatalization
The letters 'c' and 'g' are palatalized to /tʃ/ and /dʒ/ respectively before the vowel 'i'.
- The presence of consonant clusters (ps, gl) does not disrupt the syllabification process.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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