paratuberculoză
Syllables
pa-ra-tu-ber-cu-lo-ză
Pronunciation
/pa.ra.tu.ber.ku.lo.ˈza/
Stress
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Morphemes
para- + tubercul- + -oză
The word *paratuberculoză* is divided into seven syllables: pa-ra-tu-ber-cu-lo-ză. It consists of the prefix *para-*, the root *tubercul-*, and the suffix *-oză*. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cu'). Syllabification follows Romanian rules of open syllables and consonant cluster treatment.
Definitions
- 1
A chronic, progressive infectious disease affecting primarily ruminants, caused by *Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis*.
Paratuberculosis
“Diagnosticul de *paratuberculoză* este dificil de stabilit.”
“Fermierii sunt preocupați de răspândirea *paratuberculozei* în rândul animalelor.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cu').
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Open syllable, following vowel.. tu — Open syllable, following consonant.. ber — Open syllable, 'br' cluster treated as a unit.. cu — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. lo — Open syllable, following consonant.. ză — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
para-
Greek origin, meaning 'near,' 'beside,' or 'beyond'. Prefixes modify the root's meaning.
tubercul-
Latin origin (*tuberculum*), meaning 'little swelling'. Forms the core meaning related to tuberculosis.
-oză
Greek origin (via French), denoting a disease or pathological condition. Forms nouns denoting diseases.
Similar Words
Initial Syllable Rule
The first syllable is formed by the initial consonant and the following vowel.
Vowel-Following Syllable Rule
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, but certain clusters (like 'br') are kept together.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Romanian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable includes any remaining consonants and the final vowel.
- The 'br' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The final 'ză' forms a closed syllable, which is standard for words ending in this sound.
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