indipendentismo
Syllables
in-di-pen-den-ti-smo
Pronunciation
/indipendenˈtizmo/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + dipenden- + -tismo
The word 'indipendentismo' is a noun meaning 'independence movement'. It is divided into six syllables: in-di-pen-den-ti-smo, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('den'). It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'in-', the root 'dipenden-', and the suffix '-tismo'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules of vowel-consonant division and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
The political doctrine or movement advocating for independence.
Independence movement, independentism
“Il movimento per l'indipendentismo catalano è molto attivo.”
“L'indipendentismo è un tema complesso.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('den'), following the penultimate stress rule for words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. pen — Closed syllable, unstressed.. den — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. smo — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Italian allows consonant clusters within syllables, adhering to sonority principles.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel or 'n' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The prefix *in-* does not assimilate in this case.
- The word's length and consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
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