disterminazioni
Syllables
dis-ter-mi-na-zi-o-ni
Pronunciation
/dis.ter.mi.na.ˈtsjo.ni/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
dis- + termin- + -azioni
The word 'disterminazioni' is a complex Italian noun with seven syllables, divided according to standard Italian syllabification rules. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It is composed of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'termin-', and the suffix '-azioni'. The 'z' before 'i' is palatalized, resulting in a /ts/ sound.
Definitions
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Determinations, specifications, or defining characteristics.
Determinations, specifications
“Le disterminazioni del contratto erano chiare.”
“Ha richiesto ulteriori disterminazioni sul progetto.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('o').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. mi — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. na — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. zi — Open syllable, palatalized 'z' sound.. o — Closed, stressed syllable.. ni — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables starting with a vowel are separated after preceding consonants.
Consonant-Vowel
A single consonant between two vowels typically belongs to the following syllable.
Palatalization
Consonant clusters involving /z/ before /i/ are treated as a single unit.
Stress Rule
Primary stress in Italian generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'z' before 'i' requires palatalization.
- The suffix '-azioni' is a common nominalizing suffix.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist.
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