demineralizzate
Syllables
de-mi-ne-ra-liz-za-te
Pronunciation
/ˌde.mi.ne.ra.lit.ˈtsa.te/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
de- + mineral + -izzate
The word 'demineralizzate' is syllabified as de-mi-ne-ra-liz-za-te, with stress on 'liz'. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffixes, and its syllabification adheres to standard Italian phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
Depleted of minerals; having undergone demineralization.
Demineralized
“Le ossa demineralizzate sono più fragili.”
“L'acqua demineralizzata è priva di sali minerali.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'liz'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. mi — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. ne — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. ra — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. liz — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. za — Open syllable, simple CV structure.. te — Open syllable, simple CV structure.
Word Parts
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CV Structure
Italian syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) structure.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority and the possibility of forming a valid onset.
Hiatus Resolution
Vowel sequences are treated as separate syllables unless they form a recognized diphthong.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
- The consonant cluster '-lz-' is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a significant exception.
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