denuclearizzare
Syllables
de-nu-cle-a-riz-za-re
Pronunciation
/denukleariˈdzːare/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + nuclear- + -izzare
The word 'denuclearizzare' is divided into seven syllables: de-nu-cle-a-riz-za-re. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('riz'). It's a verb formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'nuclear-', and the suffix '-izzare'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of open and closed syllables, consonant clusters, and geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To remove nuclear weapons or capabilities from a place or situation.
To denuclearize
“L'Italia ha sempre sostenuto la denuclearizzazione del mondo.”
“Il governo si impegna a denuclearizzare la regione.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('riz').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, vowel ending.. nu — Open syllable, vowel ending.. cle — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. a — Open syllable, vowel ending.. riz — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. za — Open syllable, geminate consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel ending.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The 'nz' cluster is a common Italian sequence and doesn't affect syllabification.
- The geminate 'zz' is pronounced as a long /dzː/ sound but doesn't alter syllable division.
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