criminalizzammo
Syllables
cri-mi-na-liz-za-mmo
Pronunciation
/kriminaˌlitzˈtsamːo/
Stress
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Morphemes
cri- + minal- + -izza-
The word 'criminalizzammo' is divided into six syllables: cri-mi-na-liz-za-mmo. It's a verb in the 1st person plural imperfect indicative, formed from the Latin root 'crimen' with verb-forming suffixes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules for consonant clusters and open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
To criminalize; to declare something illegal; to treat as a crime.
We criminalized.
“Il governo criminalizzò il possesso di droghe leggere.”
“Criminalizzammo il comportamento scorretto dei dipendenti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'liz'. The stress pattern is typical for Italian verbs.
Syllables
cri — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. liz — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'lz' broken.. za — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. mmo — Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'mm'.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant, unless they form a common and easily pronounced unit (e.g., 'pr', 'tr').
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are considered open syllables and are divided accordingly.
Geminates
Geminates (double consonants) are generally maintained within a single syllable.
- The 'lz' cluster is a potential point of variation, but the division 'liz-' is standard.
- The final 'mmo' ending is a common feature in Italian verb conjugations and doesn't require further division.
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