ortodontologie
Syllables
or-to-don-to-lo-gi-e
Pronunciation
/ortodon.toˈlo.d͡ʒi.e/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
orto- + donto- + -logie
The word 'ortodontologie' is a seven-syllable noun meaning 'orthodontics'. Syllabification follows Romanian rules based on vowel nuclei, consonant clusters, and penultimate stress. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'orto-', root 'donto-', and suffix '-logie'.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of dentistry concerned with the prevention and correction of irregularities of the teeth.
Orthodontics
“Ea studiază ortodontologie.”
“Medicul ortodont a corectat alinierea dinților.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nto').
Syllables
or — Open syllable. to — Open syllable. don — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable, potential vowel reduction. lo — Open syllable, potential vowel reduction. gi — Open syllable. e — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless exceptionally complex.
VCV Division
In VCV sequences, syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Romanian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon but doesn't affect orthographic syllable division.
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