decentralizzano
Syllables
de-cen-tra-liz-za-no
Pronunciation
/de.t͡ʃen.tra.lit͡ˈtsa.no/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + central- + -izzan
The word 'decentralizzano' is divided into six syllables: de-cen-tra-liz-za-no. The stress falls on 'liz'. It's a verb formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'central-', and the suffix '-izzano'. Syllabification follows CV structure and maximizes onsets, breaking the 'lz' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
To decentralize; to distribute power or functions away from a central authority.
They decentralize
“Le regioni decentralizzano le competenze.”
“Il governo sta cercando di decentralizzare il potere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. cen — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. liz — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, stressed syllable.. za — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. no — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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CV Syllable Structure
Italian favors syllables with a consonant-vowel structure.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables with onsets whenever possible.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, especially with the '-izzano' suffix.
- The 'lz' cluster requires breaking to maximize onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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