controprestazione
Syllables
con-tro-pre-sta-zio-ne
Pronunciation
/kontro.pre.statˈtsjo.ne/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
contro- + prestazione
The Italian word 'controprestazione' is divided into six syllables: con-tro-pre-sta-zio-ne. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'counter-performance' or 'consideration'. Syllabification follows standard Italian CV rules, avoiding single consonants between vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A reciprocal obligation or performance in a contract; consideration.
Counter-performance, consideration
“La controprestazione era adeguata al servizio offerto.”
“Il contratto prevedeva una controprestazione in denaro.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zio'). This is typical for Italian nouns ending in a vowel.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tro — Open syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. sta — Open syllable.. zio — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Each consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a separate syllable.
Avoid Single Consonant Between Vowels
Italian avoids leaving a single consonant between two vowels; it's usually attached to the preceding or following vowel.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
Consonant clusters are generally grouped together before a vowel.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'z' (/ts/ or /dz/) do not affect the syllabification.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
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