radioscandaglio
Syllables
ra-dio-scan-da-glio
Pronunciation
/raˈdjo.skanˈdaʎ.ʎo/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
radio- + scandaglio + -o
The word 'radioscandaglio' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ra-dio-scan-da-glio. Stress falls on 'scan'. It's composed of the prefix 'radio-', the root 'scandaglio', and the suffix '-o'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, considering consonant clusters and geminate consonants.
Definitions
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A sonar device used to measure water depth.
Sonar, echo sounder
“Il radioscandaglio ha rilevato un fondale roccioso.”
“Il pescatore ha utilizzato il radioscandaglio per trovare i banchi di pesci.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('scan').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. dio — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. scan — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'sc'.. da — Open syllable.. glio — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant 'll'.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority hierarchy.
Geminate Consonants
Geminates are typically maintained within a single syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.
- The 'sc' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The geminate 'll' is a key feature of Italian phonology and must be preserved.
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