depressurizzavo
Syllables
de-pres-su-riz-za-vo
Pronunciation
/de.pres.su.rit.ˈdz͡a.vo/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + pressur- + -avo
The word 'depressurizzavo' is a verb divided into six syllables: de-pres-su-riz-za-vo. It features a prefix 'de-', a root 'pressur-', and suffixes '-izz-' and '-avo'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The 'rz' cluster and geminate 'zz' require special consideration during syllabification and pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
To depressurize, to reduce pressure.
I was depressurizing.
“Stavo depressurizzavo il serbatoio prima di aprirlo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zza').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, CV structure.. pres — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. su — Open syllable, CV structure.. riz — Closed syllable, CVC structure, containing 'rz' cluster.. za — Open syllable, CV structure, containing geminate 'zz' sound.. vo — Open syllable, CV structure.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
CV-C
Syllables can end in consonants.
Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters are treated as single units.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants are pronounced with increased duration and are part of the syllable.
- The 'rz' cluster requires special treatment.
- Geminate 'zz' requires longer articulation.
- Stress placement is crucial for correct pronunciation.
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