evangelizZazione
Syllables
e-van-ge-li-zZa-zi-o-ne
Pronunciation
/ˌeveŋɡeliˈdzːatsjone/
Stress
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Morphemes
e- + vangel- + -izzazione
The word 'evangelizzazione' is divided into eight syllables: e-van-ge-li-zZa-zi-o-ne. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zZa'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with a complex morphology involving multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, with attention to geminate consonants and vowel-initial syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of spreading the gospel or religious beliefs; evangelization.
Evangelization
“L'evangelizzazione è una parte importante della missione della Chiesa.”
“Ha dedicato la sua vita all'evangelizzazione dei popoli.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zZa').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, unstressed.. van — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed. 'g' before 'e' palatalizes.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zZa — Closed syllable, stressed. Geminate consonant 'zz'.. zi — Open syllable, unstressed. 'z' before 'i' becomes /tsi/.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Initial Syllable
Syllables starting with a vowel are separated.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian nouns ending in '-zione'.
Gemination Rule
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The geminate 'zz' is crucial for pronunciation and stress.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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