controrivoluzionarionerio
Syllables
con-tro-ri-vo-lu-zio-na-rio-ne-rio
Pronunciation
/kontro.ri.vo.lu.tsjoˈna.rjo/
Stress
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Morphemes
contro- + rivoluzione + -ario
The word 'controrivoluzionario' is divided into ten syllables, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'contro-', the root 'rivoluzione', and the suffix '-ario'. The 'zi' cluster is treated as a single unit, a common exception in Italian syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a counter-revolution; opposing a revolution.
Counter-revolutionary
“Un movimento controrivoluzionario.”
“Le idee controrivoluzionarie.”
- 1
A person who opposes a revolution.
Counter-revolutionary
“I controrivoluzionari furono sconfitti.”
“Era un controrivoluzionario convinto.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rio').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. vo — Open syllable, unstressed.. lu — Open syllable, unstressed.. zio — Closed syllable, unstressed. 'zi' treated as a single unit.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. rio — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. rio — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken as much as possible, but certain clusters (like 'zi') are treated as single units.
Stress Placement
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
- The 'zi' cluster is a common edge case and is treated as a single unit. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel sounds but not syllabification.
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