psichiatrizzera
Syllables
psi-chi-a-tri-zze-ra
Pronunciation
/psiki.at.ritˈtsɛː.ra/
Stress
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Morphemes
psi- + chiatr- + -izzera
The word 'psichiatrizzera' is a feminine noun meaning 'female psychiatrist'. It is divided into six syllables: psi-chi-a-tri-zze-ra, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, containing a Greek-derived prefix and root, and an Italian suffix. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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A female psychiatrist.
Female psychiatrist
“La psichiatrizzera ha ascoltato attentamente il paziente.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zze').
Syllables
psi — Initial consonant cluster, open syllable.. chi — Open syllable, vowel sound is clear.. a — Single vowel syllable, open.. tri — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. zze — Closed syllable, with geminate consonant.. ra — Open syllable, ending in a vowel.
Word Parts
psi-
From Greek ψυχή (psychē) meaning 'mind, soul'. Indicates mental or psychological aspects.
chiatr-
From Greek ιατρός (iatrós) meaning 'physician, healer'. Relates to medical treatment.
-izzera
Italian suffix indicating a female agent or someone who performs the action. Derived from -izzare + -a.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are pronounceable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian words.
- The geminate 'zz' is treated as a single consonant cluster within the syllable 'zze'.
- The initial 'ps' is a common Italian digraph and is treated as a single onset.
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