neurotrasmettitori
Syllables
neu-ro-tra-smet-ti-to-ri
Pronunciation
/ˌnɛw.ro.tras.met.tiˈto.ri/
Stress
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Morphemes
neuro- + trasmet- + -tori
The word 'neurotrasmettitori' is divided into seven syllables (neu-ro-tra-smet-ti-to-ri) following Italian open syllable rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix, referring to neurotransmitters.
Definitions
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Substances that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse.
Neurotransmitters
“I neurotrasmettitori influenzano l'umore.”
“Lo studio dei neurotrasmettitori è fondamentale per la neurologia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to-ri').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ro — Open syllable, vowel-final.. tra — Open syllable, vowel-final.. smet — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. to — Open syllable, vowel-final.. ri — Open syllable, vowel-final, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters (like 'tr', 'sm') are permissible at the beginning of a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
Consonants are typically followed by vowels, forming syllables.
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Italian words.
- The geminated 'tt' in 'smetti' influences syllable weight.
- The 'neuro-' prefix is a common borrowing from Greek.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect vowel quality.
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