impermeabilizzo
Syllables
im-per-me-a-bi-liz-zo
Pronunciation
/im.per.me.a.bi.lit.ˈt͡so/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
im- + per-me- + -a-bi-liz-zo
The word 'impermeabilizzo' is a first-person singular present indicative verb meaning 'I waterproof'. It's divided into seven syllables: im-per-me-a-bi-liz-zo, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from a Latin root with multiple prefixes and suffixes, following standard Italian syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
To waterproof, to make impermeable.
I waterproof, I make impermeable.
“Sto impermeabilizzando il tetto.”
“L'azienda impermeabilizza i tessuti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bi').
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable.. me — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. bi — Open syllable.. liz — Closed syllable.. zo — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided before consonant clusters.
Final Consonant Rule
Syllables are divided before a final consonant.
- The 'z' sound is pronounced as /t͡s/ in Italian.
- The combination of multiple suffixes is typical in Italian verb morphology.
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