esibizionistico
Syllables
e-si-bi-zi-o-ni-sti-co
Pronunciation
/ezi.bit.t͡sjoˈni.sti.ko/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + bib- + -istico
The word 'esibizionistico' is an Italian adjective with eight syllables, stressed on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Latin roots and features common Italian suffixes. Syllabification follows standard rules, with the 'zi' cluster being a notable phonetic feature.
Definitions
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Exhibiting or characterized by exhibitionism; ostentatious, flamboyant.
Exhibitionistic
“Un comportamento esibizionistico.”
“Era un uomo con tendenze esibizionistiche.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ni' in 'sionistico').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, initial vowel.. si — Open syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. zi — Closed syllable, palatalization of 'zi'. o — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. sti — Closed syllable.. co — Open syllable.
Word Parts
es-
Latin *ex-* meaning 'out, from'. Prefixes in Italian often indicate direction or intensification.
bib-
From Latin *exhibere* - 'to show, display'. The core meaning of displaying or exhibiting.
-istico
Italian suffix denoting quality or characteristic. Transforms the noun into an adjective, meaning 'having the quality of'.
Similar Words
Vowel Initial Rule
Syllables begin with vowels.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
Consonant-vowel sequences typically form a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters are treated as single units within a syllable.
Palatalization Rule
/z/ becomes /t͡sjo/ before /i/.
- The 'zi' cluster requires consideration due to palatalization, but it's a standard phonetic process in Italian.
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