disagguaglianze
Syllables
dis-ag-gu-a-gli-an-ze
Pronunciation
/disaɡˈɡwaljantsɛ/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
dis- + agguaglia- + -nze
The Italian word 'disagguaglianze' (inequalities) is divided into seven syllables: dis-ag-gu-a-gli-an-ze. It features a Latin-derived prefix 'dis-', a root 'agguaglia-' relating to equality, and a nominalizing suffix '-nze'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The geminated 'gg' and 'gli' cluster are key phonetic features.
Definitions
- 1
Inequalities; disparities.
Inequalities
“Le disguguaglianze sociali sono un problema serio.”
“Combattere le disguguaglianze economiche è fondamentale.”
ant:uguaglianze
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gli-an-ze').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ag — Closed syllable.. gu — Closed syllable, geminated consonant.. a — Open syllable.. gli — Closed syllable, palatal lateral approximant.. an — Open syllable.. ze — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel typically forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Rule
A consonant generally follows a vowel to close a syllable.
Gemination Rule
Geminated consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are analyzed as single onsets or codas.
- The geminated 'gg' is crucial for pronunciation.
- The 'gli' cluster requires specific phonetic transcription.
- The suffix '-nze' is a common nominalizing suffix.
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