disagguaglianza
Syllables
di-sa-g-gua-glian-za
Pronunciation
/disaɡˈɡwaʎʎantsa/
Stress
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Morphemes
dis- + agguaglia- + -anza
The word 'disagguaglianza' is divided into five syllables: di-sa-g-gua-glian-za. It's a noun formed from a Latin prefix, root, and suffix. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The geminate consonant 'gg' is a key feature of its pronunciation and syllabification.
Definitions
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Inequality, disparity, unevenness.
Inequality
“La disagguaglianza sociale è un problema serio.”
“Combattere la disagguaglianza economica.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'glian'.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. g-gua — Closed syllable, contains a geminate consonant, unstressed.. glian — Closed syllable, palatalized consonant, stressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, but geminate consonants remain within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The geminate 'gg' in 'agguaglia' is crucial for pronunciation and meaning.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
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