controinchieste
Syllables
con-tro-in-chie-ste
Pronunciation
/ˌkontro.inˈkjestɛ/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
contro- + inchiesta + -e
The word 'controinchieste' is divided into five syllables: con-tro-in-chie-ste. It's a feminine plural noun meaning 'counter-investigations', with stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant division and open syllable preference, considering 'gli' as a single unit.
Definitions
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Counter-investigations; investigations conducted in response to or against other investigations.
Counter-investigations
“Le controinchieste hanno rivelato nuove prove.”
syn:controindaginiant:indagini
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'chie'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial consonant.. tro — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. in — Open syllable, initial consonant.. chie — Stressed syllable, open syllable.. ste — Open syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors open syllables, maximizing vowel-final syllables.
- The 'gli' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter the standard syllabification rules.
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