talassobiologie
Syllables
ta-las-so-bio-lo-gie
Pronunciation
/ta.las.so.bi.oˈlo.dʒe/
Stress
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Morphemes
tala- + bio- + -logie
The word 'talassobiologie' (marine biology) is divided into six syllables (ta-las-so-bio-lo-gie) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It follows standard Italian syllabification rules, adapting its Greek/French origins to the Italian phonological system.
Definitions
- 1
The study of the biological aspects of marine life and the marine environment.
Marine biology
“La talassobiologie è un campo di studio affascinante.”
“Gli studenti di talassobiologie conducono ricerche sugli ecosistemi marini.”
syn:biologia marina
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gie').
Syllables
ta — Open syllable, initial syllable.. las — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. so — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. bio — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gie — Closed syllable, palatalized consonant followed by vowel.
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Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- Foreign origin (French/Greek) requires adaptation to Italian phonology.
- Palatalization of 'g' before 'e'.
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