denicotinizzano
Syllables
de-ni-co-ti-ni-zza-no
Pronunciation
/de.ni.ko.ti.niˈdzːa.no/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + nicotin- + -izzano
The word 'denicotinizzano' is a verb divided into seven syllables: de-ni-co-ti-ni-zza-no. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zza'). It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'nicotin-', and the suffix '-izzano'. The geminate consonant 'zz' affects syllable weight but doesn't alter the syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
To remove nicotine from something, typically tobacco.
To denicotinize
“Le aziende denicotinizzano il tabacco per ridurre i rischi per la salute.”
ant:nicotinizzare
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zza'). This is typical for Italian verbs ending in '-izzano'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ni — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. co — Open syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. ni — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. zza — Closed syllable, geminate consonant, stressed syllable.. no — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are formed around consonant-vowel units.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable, affecting its weight.
- The gemination of the 'z' is a key feature of Italian phonology and affects syllable weight.
- Standard Italian pronunciation with minimal regional variations.
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