esternalizzando
Syllables
es-ter-na-liz-zan-do
Pronunciation
/ester.nal.izˈdzan.do/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + ternal- + -izzando
The Italian word 'esternalizzando' (outsourcing) is divided into six syllables: es-ter-na-liz-zan-do, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'es-', the root 'ternal-', and the gerund suffix '-izzando'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of outsourcing or externalizing.
Outsourcing, externalizing
“L'azienda sta esternalizzando la produzione.”
“Stanno esternalizzando i servizi IT.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zan').
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable, contains the root's initial part.. na — Open syllable, part of the root.. liz — Closed syllable, contains the root's middle part.. zan — Closed syllable, contains the geminate consonant and part of the suffix.. do — Open syllable, final syllable, contains the suffix's ending.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel Separation
Syllables are divided between consonants and vowels where possible.
Geminate Consonant Rule
Geminate consonants remain within the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In words ending in a vowel, stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The geminate 'zz' does not affect the standard syllabification rules.
- The prefix 'es-' is a common and well-defined element.
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