depenalizazione
Syllables
de-pe-na-li-za-zi-o-ne
Pronunciation
/depenaˌlit͡sːat͡sjoˈne/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
de- + penal- + -izzazione
The word 'depenalizzazione' is divided into eight syllables: de-pe-na-li-za-zi-o-ne. It consists of the prefix 'de-', the root 'penal-', and the suffix '-izzazione'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, maintaining consonant clusters and applying the penultimate stress rule.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of removing criminal penalties from an action.
Depenalization
“La depenalizzazione del reato di evasione fiscale è stata oggetto di dibattito.”
“Il governo ha proposto una legge per la depenalizzazione di alcune droghe leggere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zi' in 'li-za-zi-ó-ne').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Closed syllable, contains the 'z' consonant.. zi — Closed syllable, contains the 'z' consonant.. o — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'lz' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Standard Italian stress rules apply, with the penultimate syllable receiving primary stress.
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