demistificazione
Syllables
de-mi-sti-fi-ca-zi-o-ne
Pronunciation
/demisti.fi.kaˈtsjo.ne/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + mistific- + -azione
The word 'demistificazione' is divided into eight syllables (de-mi-sti-fi-ca-zi-o-ne) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'mistific-', and the suffix '-azione'. Syllabification follows Italian rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of revealing the falsity or deceptive nature of something; disillusionment.
Disillusionment, demystification
“La demistificazione del mito dell'eroe.”
“Ha subito una dolorosa demistificazione.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fi').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' as onset.. fi — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. zi — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters are maintained unless separable by a vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'st' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
- The word follows the standard pattern for nominalizations with the '-azione' suffix.
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