pleuropolmonite
Syllables
pleu-ro-po-lmo-ni-te
Pronunciation
/ˌpleu̯ropoʎˈmoːnite/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
pleuro- + polmone- + -ite
The word 'pleuropolmonite' is a noun of Greek and Latin origin meaning pleuropneumonia. It is divided into six syllables: pleu-ro-po-lmo-ni-te, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'll' is pronounced as /ʎ/, and the 'pl' is treated as a single onset. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules favoring open syllables and considering stress placement.
Definitions
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Inflammation of both the pleura and the lungs.
Pleuropneumonia
“Il paziente è stato diagnosticato con pleuropolmonite.”
“La pleuropolmonite può essere causata da diversi agenti patogeni.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni' in 'po-lmo-ni-te').
Syllables
pleu — Open syllable, diphthong.. ro — Closed syllable.. po — Open syllable.. lmo — Closed syllable, palatal lateral.. ni — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Syllable Weight
Italian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken according to sonority, but 'pl' is treated as a single onset.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable, influencing syllable division.
- The 'll' digraph is pronounced as a palatal lateral /ʎ/.
- The 'pl' consonant cluster is treated as a single onset.
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