funzionalistici
Syllables
fun-zio-na-li-sti-ci
Pronunciation
/fun.t͡sjo.na.liˈsti.t͡ʃi/
Stress
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Morphemes
funzionale- + funzion- + -al-
The word 'funzionalistici' is divided into six syllables: fun-zio-na-li-sti-ci. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from the root 'funzion-' with adjectival and intensifying suffixes. Syllable division follows standard Italian rules, with the 'sti' cluster remaining intact due to suffixation.
Definitions
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Highly functionalistic; characterized by a strong emphasis on functionality.
Highly functionalistic
“Un approccio funzionalistico all'architettura.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sti').
Syllables
fun — Open syllable, vowel-final.. zio — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'zi'.. na — Open syllable, vowel-final.. li — Open syllable, vowel-final.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' maintained due to suffixation.. ci — Open syllable, vowel-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can remain within a syllable, especially when part of a suffix.
Penultimate Stress
Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable unless otherwise indicated.
- The 'sti' cluster is maintained as a single syllable due to the influence of the '-istici' suffix, overriding the typical preference for breaking up consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel quality, but not syllable division.
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