semimpermeabili
Syllables
sem-im-per-me-a-bi-li
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛm.im.pɛr.me.aˈbi.li/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
semi- + permeabile + -i
The word 'semimpermeabili' is an Italian adjective meaning 'semi-permeable'. It is divided into seven syllables: sem-im-per-me-a-bi-li, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'semi-', the root 'permeabile', and the suffix '-i'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant sequencing and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
Allowing some, but not all, substances to pass through.
Semi-permeable
“La membrana è semimpermeabile.”
“Materiali semimpermeabili sono usati nell'industria.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bi').
Syllables
sem — Open syllable, initial syllable.. im — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. per — Open syllable.. me — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. bi — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. li — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Initial Syllable Rule
The first syllable is formed from the beginning of the word.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, followed by any subsequent consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be broken by a vowel.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In many Italian words, the primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'mp' cluster in 'impermeabili' is a common occurrence and doesn't trigger syllable separation.
- The prefix 'semi-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
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