decentralizzava
Syllables
de-cen-tra-liz-za-va
Pronunciation
/de.t͡ʃen.tra.lit͡ˈtsa.va/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + central- + -izzare
The word 'decentralizzava' is divided into six syllables: de-cen-tra-liz-za-va. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'liz'. The syllabification follows standard Italian rules, breaking consonant clusters and ending syllables in vowels. The geminated 'z' sound is a key feature of the word's pronunciation.
Definitions
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was decentralizing
was decentralizing
“L'azienda decentralizzava le sue attività.”
“Il governo decentralizzava il potere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'liz'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cen — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'c' followed by 'e' pronounced as /t͡ʃ/.. tra — Open syllable.. liz — Closed syllable, geminated 'z' sound.. za — Open syllable, following geminated 'z'.. va — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
- Gemination of the 'z' sound ('zz') affects pronunciation and syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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