doppiogiochiste
Syllables
do-ppi-o-gio-chi-ste
Pronunciation
/ˌdop.pjo.dʒo.ˈki.ste/
Stress
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Morphemes
doppio + gioch + iste
The word 'doppiogiochiste' is a noun meaning 'double-dealer'. It is divided into six syllables: do-ppi-o-gio-chi-ste, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'doppio-', the root 'gioch-', and the suffix '-iste'. Syllabification follows standard Italian vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A person who engages in double-dealing, trickery, or deceitful play.
Double-dealer, trickster, cheat.
“Era un noto doppiogiochiste nel mondo degli affari.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gio').
Syllables
do — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ppi — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. o — Open syllable.. gio — Open syllable, 'gl' cluster pronounced as /dʒ/.. chi — Closed syllable.. ste — Closed syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters remain within a syllable.
Initial Syllable Rule
The initial consonant(s) and vowel form the first syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in a vowel, the stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The initial consonant cluster 'ppio' and the 'gl' cluster are within acceptable Italian phonotactics.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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