talassobiologia
Syllables
ta-las-so-bio-lo-gi-a
Pronunciation
/talaˌssoβbioˈlɔdʒia/
Stress
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Morphemes
tala- + bio- + -logia
The word 'talassobiologia' is a complex noun derived from Greek roots. It is divided into seven syllables with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel-ending syllables and allowing consonant clusters within syllables. The word consistently maintains its syllabic structure and stress pattern.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific study of life in the sea.
Marine biology
“La talassobiologia è una disciplina affascinante.”
“Gli studenti di talassobiologia studiano gli ecosistemi marini.”
syn:biologia marina
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bio').
Syllables
ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. las — Closed syllable, unstressed.. so — Open syllable, unstressed.. bio — Open syllable, stressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. gi — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Italian syllables generally end in vowels. Each vowel typically forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters can occur within syllables, as seen in 'las'.
- The geminate 'ss' in 'talasso-' is permissible within a syllable in Italian.
- The word is consistently pronounced and syllabified across different regions of Italy.
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