centoquarantacinque
Syllables
cen-to-qua-ran-ta-cin-que
Pronunciation
/ˌt͡ʃento.kwaran.ta.ˈt͡ʃiŋ.kwe/
Stress
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Morphemes
cento + quaranta + cinque
The word 'centoquarantacinque' is divided into seven syllables: cen-to-qua-ran-ta-cin-que. It's a compound number derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of 'cinque'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of consonant-vowel separation and treatment of consonant clusters.
Definitions
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One hundred and forty-five
One hundred and forty-five
“Il numero di telefono è centoquarantacinque.”
“C'erano centoquarantacinque persone alla festa.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'cinque' (/ˈt͡ʃiŋ/), making it the stressed syllable.
Syllables
cen — Open syllable, initial syllable.. to — Open syllable.. qua — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ran — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. cin — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. que — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Consonant + Vowel
Syllables are formed by separating consonant-vowel sequences.
Consonant Cluster + Vowel
Consonant clusters are treated as a single onset when followed by a vowel.
Avoidance of Syllable-Final Clusters
Italian generally avoids consonant clusters at the end of syllables, but historical clusters like 'qua', 'ran', and 'cin' are permissible.
- The 'qu' and 'cin' clusters are treated as single onsets, simplifying syllabification. Regional variations in pronunciation are minimal and do not affect the syllabic structure.
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