ekstraskolastiko
Syllables
ek-stra-sko-la-sti-ko
Pronunciation
/ˌekstra.skoˈla.sti.ko/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
extra- + scola- + -astico
The Italian adjective 'extrascolastico' (extracurricular) is syllabified as ek-stra-sko-la-sti-ko, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'extra-', root 'scola-', and suffix '-astico', following standard Italian syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or denoting activities, studies, or experiences that take place outside the regular school curriculum.
Extracurricular
“Le attività extrascolastiche sono importanti per lo sviluppo dei bambini.”
“Ha molti interessi extrascolastici.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la' in 'extrascolastico').
Syllables
ek — Open syllable, initial syllable. stra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. sko — Closed syllable. la — Open syllable. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. ko — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Initial Syllable Rule
The first vowel in a word always begins a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is broken after the first consonant if possible, creating separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In Italian, words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The word's length and consonant clusters require careful application of the consonant cluster rule.
- The stress pattern is typical for Italian adjectives of this type.
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