oncosoppressore
Syllables
on-co-sop-pre-sso-re
Pronunciation
/on.ko.sop.pres.ˈso.re/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
onco- + soppresso- + -re
The word 'oncosoppressore' is divided into six syllables: on-co-sop-pre-sso-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun composed of a Greek prefix, an Italian root, and a noun suffix. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant separation and handling of consonant clusters.
Definitions
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A gene that regulates cell division and prevents the formation of tumors.
Oncogene suppressor
“La ricerca si concentra sull'identificazione di nuovi oncosoppressori.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sso').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. co — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. sop — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sp'.. pre — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. sso — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'ss'. re — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- The 'pp' cluster is treated as a single consonant sound. The geminate 'ss' is treated as a single unit.
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