teletrasmettono
Syllables
te-le-tra-smet-to-no
Pronunciation
/ˌtɛletrasˈmettono/
Stress
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Morphemes
tele- + trasmet- + -tono
The word 'teletrasmettono' is a verb composed of the prefix 'tele-', root 'trasmet-', and suffix '-tono'. It is divided into six syllables: te-le-tra-smet-to-no, with stress on the fifth syllable ('smet'). Syllabification follows Italian rules favoring open syllables and maintaining common consonant clusters. The word means 'to transmit remotely'.
Definitions
- 1
To transmit remotely
to telecast, to transmit remotely
“La stazione televisiva teletrasmette i programmi in diretta.”
“Le informazioni vengono teletrasmesse via satellite.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'smet', making it the stressed syllable. The stress pattern follows the general rule for Italian words ending in a vowel: stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
te — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. smet — Closed syllable, stressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. no — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
tele-
Greek origin, meaning 'far', 'distant'. Prefixes typically modify the meaning of the root.
trasmet-
Latin *transmittere*, meaning 'to send across'. Forms the core meaning of the verb.
-tono
Latin origin, present indicative third-person plural ending. Indicates verb tense, mood, and person.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels (CV structure). This is evident in syllables like 'te', 'le', 'tra', 'to', and 'no'.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up when they create pronunciation difficulties. However, the 'tr' cluster is maintained as it is phonetically natural in Italian.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable. In 'teletrasmettono', the stress falls on 'smet'.
- The 'tr' consonant cluster is a common initial cluster in Italian and is generally maintained within a syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the vowel quality, but not the syllable division.
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