desacralizzazione
Syllables
de-sa-cra-li-zza-zi-o-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌdesakralit͡sːat͡sjoˈne/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + sacral- + -izzazione
The word 'desacralizzazione' is divided into eight syllables: de-sa-cra-li-zza-zi-o-ne. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'sacral-', and the suffix '-izzazione'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel centering and consonant cluster rules, with special attention to the geminate consonant 'zz'.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of removing sacredness or religious significance.
Desacralization
“La desacralizzazione dell'arte moderna.”
“Il processo di desacralizzazione della politica.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz-za-zi-ó-ne').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. cra — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. zza — Closed syllable with geminate consonant.. zi — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. ne — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Centering
Syllables are formed around vowels, with each vowel acting as the nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to pronounceability.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable, affecting its weight.
- The geminate 'zz' affects syllable weight and pronunciation.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'z' (voiced/unvoiced).
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