depolimerizzare
Syllables
de-po-li-me-riz-za-re
Pronunciation
/depoli.me.rit.tsaˈre/
Stress
0000110
Morphemes
de- + polimero- + -izzare
The word 'depolimerizzare' is a verb composed of the prefix 'de-', the root 'polimero-', and the suffix '-izzare'. It is divided into seven syllables: de-po-li-me-riz-za-re, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'rz' cluster is an exception to the typical consonant cluster division rule.
Definitions
- 1
To break down a polymer into smaller molecules.
To depolymerize
“Il calore può depolimerizzare la plastica.”
“Gli scienziati stanno cercando modi per depolimerizzare i rifiuti plastici.”
ant:polimerizzare
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('za').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. po — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. me — Open syllable.. riz — Closed syllable, contains the 'rz' cluster.. za — Closed syllable.. re — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Consonant-vowel combinations are typically separated.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, except for established clusters.
- The 'rz' cluster is treated as a single unit despite general rules for breaking up consonant clusters.
- Stress consistently falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-izzare'.
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