contramminarono
Syllables
con-tram-mi-na-ro-no
Pronunciation
/kontramːinaˈrono/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
contra- + min- + -arono
The word 'contramminarono' is divided into six syllables: con-tram-mi-na-ro-no. It's a verb with a prefix 'contra-', root 'min-', and suffix '-arono'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and considers consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To counter-mine; to defuse or neutralize mines.
They counter-mined.
“I soldati contramminarono il campo nemico.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na-ro-**no**'). Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable unless specific rules dictate otherwise.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tram — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, stressed.. ro — Open syllable, unstressed.. no — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable. This is the primary rule applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy, but in this case, 'mm' is treated as a single unit due to gemination.
- The geminated 'mm' affects vowel duration but doesn't alter syllable division.
- Italian favors open syllables, and the division reflects this preference.
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