contrabbandiera
Syllables
con-tra-bban-die-ra
Pronunciation
/kontrabbanˈdjɛːra/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
contra- + band- + -iera
The word 'contrabbandiera' is divided into five syllables: con-tra-bban-die-ra. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('die'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin prefix ('contra-'), a Germanic root ('band-'), and a Latin suffix ('-iera'). Syllabification follows standard Italian rules regarding vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A female smuggler.
Smuggler (female)
“La contrabbandiera trasportava merci di contrabbando attraverso il confine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('die').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. bban — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. die — Stressed, open syllable with a diphthong.. ra — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can begin a syllable, as seen with 'bb' in 'bban'.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In Italian, stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'bb' cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't deviate from standard syllabification rules.
- The diphthong 'ie' is a standard feature of Italian phonology.
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