sterilizzatrici
Syllables
ste-ri-liz-za-tri-ci
Pronunciation
/ste.ri.lit.tsaˈtri.tʃi/
Stress
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Morphemes
steril- + liz- + -za-tri-ci
The word 'sterilizzatrici' is divided into six syllables: ste-ri-liz-za-tri-ci. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tri'. It's a feminine plural noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'sterilizers'. Syllabification follows standard Italian CV division rules, with consideration for geminate consonants and the 'gli' sequence.
Definitions
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Machines or devices used for sterilization.
Sterilizers
“Le sterilizzatrici sono essenziali in ospedale.”
“Abbiamo acquistato nuove sterilizzatrici per il laboratorio.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tri'. The stress pattern is typical for Italian nouns.
Syllables
ste — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ri — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. liz — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant.. za — Open syllable, contains a voiced affricate.. tri — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ci — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a palatal stop.
Word Parts
steril-
Latin origin (*sterilis*), meaning barren or infertile. Provides the core meaning of sterility.
liz-
Derived from *lisare* (to clean, polish), ultimately from Latin *lixia* (lye). Indicates the action of cleaning.
-za-tri-ci
Combination of suffixes: -za (nominalizing, Latin *-tatem*), -tri (agent noun, Latin *-tor*), -ci (feminine plural).
Similar Words
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are generally divided between consonants and vowels.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are maintained within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The 'gli' sequence is treated as a single phoneme /ʎ/.
- The geminate 'zz' affects syllable weight.
- The word is exclusively a noun, so syllabification and stress remain consistent.
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