depotenziassero
Syllables
de-po-ten-zi-as-se-ro
Pronunciation
/depoteŋtsjˈasːero/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
de- + potenz- + -iassero
The word 'depotenziassero' is a complex verb form with a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing vowel-initial syllables and respecting morphemic boundaries. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('as').
Definitions
- 1
To weaken, to reduce the power of, to diminish the capacity of.
They would weaken / They were weakening (in a hypothetical sense)
“Se avessero più risorse, non dovrebbero depotenziassero i loro servizi.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'as' (/asː/). This is typical for Italian verbs with suffixes.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, unstressed.. zi — Closed syllable, unstressed.. as — Closed syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Each vowel typically begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Syllable division respects morphemic boundaries.
Linking Vowel
Linking vowels are usually included in the preceding syllable.
- The 'z' in 'ziass' is treated as part of the suffix, avoiding an initial consonant cluster.
- The double 's' in 'ass' is pronounced as a single, lengthened 's' sound.
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