doppiogiochista
Syllables
do-ppi-o-gio-chi-sta
Pronunciation
/dop.pjɔ.dʒo.kʰis.ta/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
doppio + gioch + ista
The word 'doppiogiochista' is a noun meaning 'double-dealer'. It is divided into six syllables: do-ppi-o-gio-chi-sta, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'doppio-', the root 'gioch-', and the suffix '-ista'. Syllabification follows standard Italian CV rules, with geminate consonants belonging to the following syllable.
Definitions
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A person who engages in double-dealing, a double agent, or someone who plays a double game.
Double-dealer, double agent
“Era un doppiogiochista al servizio di entrambi i paesi.”
“Il doppiogiochista fu scoperto e arrestato.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gio' in 'doppiogiòchista').
Syllables
do — Open syllable. ppi — Closed syllable with geminate consonant. o — Open syllable. gio — Open syllable. chi — Closed syllable. sta — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit and belong to the following syllable.
Vowel Alone
A single vowel can form a syllable.
- The geminate 'pp' influences syllable weight.
- The diphthong 'io' is treated as a single unit.
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