accondiscendenza
Syllables
ac-con-di-scen-den-za
Pronunciation
/ak.kon.diʃˈʃen.den.tsa/
Stress
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Morphemes
ac- + condisc- + -enza
The word 'accondiscendenza' is divided into six syllables: ac-con-di-scen-den-za. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('scen'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning agreement or consent. The 'sc' cluster is maintained within a single syllable, adhering to Italian phonological rules.
Definitions
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Agreement, consent, acquiescence, compliance.
Acquiescence, consent
“Ha dato la sua accondiscendenza al progetto.”
“Il suo silenzio fu interpretato come accondiscendenza.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('scen').
Syllables
ac — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. con — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. scen — Closed syllable, containing the 'sc' cluster.. den — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. za — Open syllable, final syllable of the word.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (like 'sc') remain within the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian words.
- The 'sc' cluster is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- The double 'n' does not create a syllable break.
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