esternalizzarsi
Syllables
e-ster-na-liz-zar-si
Pronunciation
/ester.nal.lit.ˈtsar.si/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + ternal- + -izzarsi
The word 'esternalizzarsi' is a reflexive verb derived from Latin roots. It is divided into six syllables: e-ster-na-liz-zar-si, with stress on the fifth syllable ('zar'). Syllabification follows standard Italian rules regarding consonant clusters and vowel-consonant-vowel patterns.
Definitions
- 1
To outsource oneself; to externalize; to make oneself external.
To outsource oneself, to externalize.
“L'azienda ha deciso di esternalizzarsi per ridurre i costi.”
“I dipendenti temono di esternalizzarsi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('zar'). Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable, which is followed here.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, unstressed.. ster — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. liz — Closed syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, stressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable. The 'rz' cluster is treated as a single unit.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are typically formed around a vowel, with consonants assigned to the adjacent vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable, unless otherwise indicated by an accent mark.
- The suffix '-izzarsi' is a complex morphological unit, but its syllabification follows standard patterns.
- The 'rz' cluster requires careful consideration, but is a common feature in Italian verb morphology.
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