demoralizzavano
Syllables
de-mo-ra-liz-za-va-no
Pronunciation
/de.mo.ra.lit.tsaˈva.no/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
de- + moral- + -izzare
Demoralizzavano is a verb form meaning 'they were demoralizing'. It's divided into seven syllables: de-mo-ra-liz-za-va-no, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('liz'). The word is morphologically complex, built from a Latin prefix, root, and suffixes. The 'lz' consonant cluster is a key feature of its syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
To demoralize, to discourage, to undermine the morale of.
They were demoralizing.
“Le continue sconfitte demoralizzavano la squadra.”
“Le sue parole demoralizzavano tutti.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'liz'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mo — Open syllable, following vowel-consonant division.. ra — Open syllable, following vowel-consonant division.. liz — Closed syllable, containing a permissible consonant cluster 'lz' and stressed.. za — Open syllable, following consonant-vowel division.. va — Open syllable, following consonant-vowel division.. no — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels (e.g., de-mo).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Permissible consonant clusters (like 'lz') remain within a syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
Italian avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels, but allows permissible clusters.
- The 'lz' cluster requires careful consideration as it's a permissible cluster in Italian, justifying its inclusion within the 'liz' syllable.
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