sottomascellare
Syllables
sot-to-mas-cel-la-re
Pronunciation
/ˌsotto.mas.kelˈla.re/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
sotto- + mascella- + -are
The word 'sottomascellare' is divided into six syllables: sot-to-mas-cel-la-re. It consists of the prefix 'sotto-', the root 'mascella-', and the infinitive suffix '-are'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, treating consonant clusters like 'sc' as single units.
Definitions
- 1
To place under the jaw; to perform a submandibular procedure.
To place under the jaw
“Il chirurgo deve sottomascellare l'impianto.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la').
Syllables
sot — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable.. mas — Open syllable.. cel — Closed syllable, 'sc' cluster treated as single onset.. la — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are formed around vowels, with consonants following vowels belonging to the next syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, especially at the beginning or end.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian.
- The 'sc' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /t͡ʃ/ in Italian, influencing syllabification.
- No significant regional variations affect syllable division.
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