controinformazione
Syllables
con-tro-in-for-ma-zi-o-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌkontroinformaˈtsjoːne/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
contro- + informazione + -zione
The word 'controinformazione' is divided into eight syllables following Italian syllabification rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Latin origins. Syllable division is consistent with similar Italian words ending in '-zione'.
Definitions
- 1
False or misleading information, especially that spread deliberately to influence public opinion.
Counterinformation, disinformation, misinformation
“La controinformazione sui vaccini è pericolosa.”
“Il governo ha negato di diffondere controinformazione.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('o' in 'zi-o-ne').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, consonant onset. tro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. in — Open syllable. for — Open syllable. ma — Open syllable. zi — Closed syllable. o — Open syllable, stressed. ne — Open syllable
Word Parts
Open Syllable Principle
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken at the point of maximum sonority.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian nouns ending in '-zione'.
- The prefix 'contro-' does not significantly alter the standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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