anchilostomiază
Syllables
an-chi-lo-sto-mi-a-ză
Pronunciation
/an.ki.lo.sto.miˈa.zə/
Stress
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Morphemes
an- + chilostom + -iază
The word *anchilostomiază* is a complex Romanian noun meaning hookworm infection. It is divided into seven syllables: an-chi-lo-sto-mi-a-ză, with stress on the penultimate syllable 'mi'. The word's structure reflects its Greek and Latin origins, with a negative prefix, a root relating to mouth structures, and a suffix denoting a disease.
Definitions
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A parasitic disease caused by hookworms of the *Ancylostoma* genus.
Hookworm infection
“Pacientul a fost diagnosticat cu *anchilostomiază*.”
“Prevenirea *anchilostomiazăi* este importantă în zonele rurale.”
ant:health
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mi'.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, unstressed.. chi — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. sto — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ză — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Syllables are formed to begin with consonants whenever possible.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally treated as a single syllable unless separated by a consonant.
Penultimate Stress
In words of more than two syllables, stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's Greek and Latin origins contribute to its complex morphology.
- The '-iază' ending is a common marker for diseases in Romanian.
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