declassificasse
Syllables
de-clas-si-fi-cas-se
Pronunciation
/de.klas.si.fiˈka.s.se/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
de- + classific- + -asse
The word 'declassificasse' is divided into six syllables: de-clas-si-fi-cas-se. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cas'). It's a verb form derived from the Latin root 'classific-' with the prefix 'de-' and the imperfect subjunctive suffix '-asse'.
Definitions
- 1
To declassify; to remove classification from something.
To declassify
“Il governo non voleva declassificasse i documenti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cas').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. clas — Closed syllable, containing consonant cluster 'cl'. si — Open syllable.. fi — Open syllable.. cas — Closed, stressed syllable.. se — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally begin with a consonant and end with a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian words.
- The 'sc' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-asse' doesn't alter the syllabification process.
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