impacchettatore
Syllables
im-pac-chet-ta-to-re
Pronunciation
/im.pak.ket.taˈto.re/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
im- + pacch- + -ettatore
The word 'impacchettatore' is a noun meaning 'packer'. It is divided into six syllables: im-pac-chet-ta-to-re, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'im-', the root 'pacch-', and the suffix '-ettatore'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules based on vowel sounds, consonant clusters, and geminate consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A person or machine that packs items.
Packer, packaging machine operator
“L'impacchettatore automatico ha aumentato la produttività.”
“Il giovane impacchettatore lavora in una fabbrica di alimentari.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, initial syllable, prefix.. pac — Closed syllable, part of the root.. chet — Closed syllable, part of the root with diminutive suffix.. ta — Open syllable, stressed syllable, part of the root.. to — Open syllable, part of the agentive suffix.. re — Open syllable, final syllable, part of the agentive suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority, but prefixes remain intact.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants are considered part of the following syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Italian words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The geminate 'tt' influences syllable weight.
- The prefix 'im-' is an exception to the rule against syllable-initial consonant clusters.
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