denicotinizzato
Syllables
de-ni-co-ti-ni-zza-to
Pronunciation
/de.ni.ko.ti.niˈtsa.to/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + nicotin- + -izzato
The word 'denicotinizzato' is divided into seven syllables: de-ni-co-ti-ni-zza-to. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zza'). It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'nicotin-', and the suffix '-izzato'. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant separation and geminate consonant handling.
Definitions
- 1
Free from nicotine; having had nicotine removed.
Nicotine-free, denicotinized
“Sigarette denicotinizzate”
“Un processo di denicotinizzazione”
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 'zz' influences syllable weight.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants (e.g., de-ni).
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants (like 'zz') are considered part of the following syllable, influencing its weight (e.g., ni-zza).
Penultimate Stress Rule
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels or -n, -s.
- The geminate 'zz' requires careful consideration as it affects syllable weight and pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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