desessualizzano
Syllables
de-ses-su-a-liz-za-no
Pronunciation
/de.ses.swal.lit.ˈtsa.no/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + sessual- + -izza-no
The word 'desessualizzano' is divided into seven syllables: de-ses-su-a-liz-za-no. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz'). It's a verb formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'sessual-', and the suffixes '-izza-' and '-no'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, allowing consonant clusters and diphthongs within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
To remove or diminish the sexual content or character of something.
To desexualize
“I media cercano di desessualizzare la violenza.”
“Il movimento femminista vuole desessualizzare l'immagine della donna.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ses — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. su — Open syllable, diphthong.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. liz — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, stressed syllable.. za — Open syllable, 'zz' as /ts/.. no — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Italian allows consonant clusters within syllables.
Vowel Combination Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
Phoneme Representation Rule
Digraphs like 'zz' are treated as single phonemes.
- Geminates ('ss') do not necessitate syllable separation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are possible but do not affect syllable division.
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