disequilibrarsi
Syllables
di-se-qui-li-bra-rsi
Pronunciation
/dis.ek.wiˈli.braɾ.si/
Stress
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Morphemes
dis- + equi- + -arsi
The word 'disequilibrarsi' is divided into six syllables: di-se-qui-li-bra-rsi. It's a reflexive verb with a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix. Stress falls on the third syllable ('li'). Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing open syllables and treating common consonant clusters as units.
Definitions
- 1
To lose balance; to become unstable.
To unbalance oneself
“Ha rischiato di disequilibrarsi mentre camminava sul ghiaccio.”
“La crisi economica ha fatto disequilibrarsi il paese.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. qui — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, stressed.. bra — Open syllable, unstressed.. rsi — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables generally begin with a vowel.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority or treated as a unit.
Open Syllable Preference
Italian favors open syllables.
- The 'rs' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The prefix 'dis-' is always a separate syllable.
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