sessodipendenti
Syllables
ses-so-di-pen-den-ti
Pronunciation
/ses.so.di.penˈden.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
sesso- + dipendente
The word 'sessodipendenti' is a compound noun derived from Latin roots. It is syllabified as ses-so-di-pen-den-ti, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant alternation and allows for consonant clusters. The word refers to sex addicts and is a common term in Italian psychology and therapy.
Definitions
- 1
Individuals who are excessively preoccupied with sex or whose behavior is strongly influenced by sexual desires.
Sex addicts
“I gruppi di auto-aiuto sono frequentati da molti sessodipendenti.”
“La terapia può aiutare i sessodipendenti a gestire i loro impulsi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('den' in 'pen-den-ti').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sso — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. den — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables typically begin with consonants.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are allowed, especially within roots and prefixes.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels.
- The 'ss' cluster is a geminate consonant, but it doesn't disrupt the syllabification process.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce any unusual syllabification challenges.
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