termoregolavano
Syllables
ter-mo-re-go-la-va-no
Pronunciation
/ter.mo.re.ɡo.laˈva.no/
Stress
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Morphemes
termo- + regol- + -avano
The word 'termoregolavano' is divided into seven syllables: ter-mo-re-go-la-va-no. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'termo-', the root 'regol-', and the suffix '-avano'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
They were thermoregulating.
They were thermoregulating.
“I sistemi di ventilazione termoregolavano l'ambiente.”
“Gli animali termoregolavano il loro corpo attraverso il sudore.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la').
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. mo — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable.. go — Open syllable.. la — Open, stressed syllable.. va — Open syllable.. no — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are split after the first consonant if it creates a valid onset.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rm' cluster in 'termo' is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The imperfect ending '-avano' follows predictable syllabification patterns.
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