contemperamento
Syllables
con-tem-pe-ra-men-to
Pronunciation
/ˌkontempeɾaˈmento/
Stress
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Morphemes
con- + temper- + -amento
The word 'contemperamento' is divided into six syllables: con-tem-pe-ra-men-to. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with a prefix 'con-', root 'temper-', and suffix '-amento'. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules, accommodating consonant clusters due to its Latin origin.
Definitions
- 1
Disposition or temperament; the characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity of an individual.
Temperament
“Il suo temperamento era vivace e appassionato.”
“Ha un buon temperamento per questo lavoro.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tem — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. pe — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. men — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. to — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables generally begin with vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless phonotactically prohibited.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
Latinate Suffixes
Suffixes like '-amento' often dictate syllable boundaries.
- The word's Latin origin influences its syllable structure, allowing for consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel quality or duration may occur, but do not alter syllable division.
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