elettoralistica
Syllables
e-let-to-ra-li-sti-ca
Pronunciation
/ˌel.let.to.raˈli.sti.ka/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
e- + lettora- + -listica
The word 'elettoralistica' is an Italian adjective meaning 'electoralistic'. It is divided into seven syllables: e-let-to-ra-li-sti-ca, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It is morphologically composed of a prefix 'e-', a root 'lettora-', and a suffix '-listica'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of open syllable formation and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to elections or the electoral system.
Electoralistic, election-related
“La campagna elettorale è stata molto intensa.”
“Un'analisi elettorale approfondita.”
ant:apolitico
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li' in 'li-sti-ca').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. let — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ca — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In Italian, words are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable unless otherwise indicated.
- The prefix 'e-' is somewhat unusual in modern Italian.
- The suffix '-listica' is a common adjectival suffix.
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