denicotinizzare
Syllables
de-ni-co-ti-ni-zza-re
Pronunciation
/de.ni.ko.ti.niˈdzːa.re/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + nicotin- + -izzare
The word 'denicotinizzare' is a verb formed through prefixation ('de-'), a root ('nicotin-'), and a suffix ('-izzare'). Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, dividing the word into seven syllables: de-ni-co-ti-ni-zza-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('zza'). The 'nz' cluster and geminate 'zz' are key features of the word's pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
To remove nicotine from something, typically tobacco.
To denicotinize
“L'azienda sta cercando di denicotinizzare i suoi prodotti.”
“È possibile denicotinizzare il tabacco?”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zza').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. co — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. zza — Closed syllable, stressed, geminate consonant.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Certain consonant clusters (like 'nz') are treated as a single unit.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian words.
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
- The geminate 'zz' affects syllable weight but not division.
- The 'nz' cluster is treated as a single unit.
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