subalimentații
Syllables
su-ba-li-men-ta-ți-i
Pronunciation
/sub.a.li.men.ta.ˈtsi.j/
Stress
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Morphemes
sub- + aliment- + -ații
The word 'subalimentații' is a Romanian noun meaning 'the undernourished ones'. It is divided into seven syllables: su-ba-li-men-ta-ți-i, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'sub-', the root 'aliment-', and the suffix '-ații', including the definite article. Syllabification follows Romanian rules prioritizing open syllables and treating the definite article as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
People suffering from malnutrition; the undernourished.
The undernourished (ones).
“Guvernul a alocat fonduri pentru a ajuta subalimentații.”
“Subalimentații au nevoie de îngrijire medicală urgentă.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ți').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ba — Open syllable, onset consonant.. li — Open syllable, onset consonant.. men — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ta — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ți — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and coda.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.
Word Parts
sub-
Latin origin, meaning 'under', 'below'. Prefixes modify the meaning of the root.
aliment-
Latin origin, from 'alimentum' meaning 'nourishment'. Provides the core meaning.
-ații
Romanian suffix derived from Latin '-ationem', forming a noun. '-ții' is a definite article suffix indicating plurality and definiteness.
Similar Words
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rime) preceded by an optional consonant onset.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are permissible if they adhere to a sonority hierarchy.
Definite Article Rule
Definite article suffixes are generally treated as a single syllable.
- The 'ții' ending is a common definite article suffix and is treated as a single syllable.
- The consonant cluster 'ts' is permissible in Romanian.
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