individualistico
Syllables
in-di-vi-dua-li-sti-co
Pronunciation
/ˌindiviðwaˈlistiko/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
in- + dividu- + -ale
The Italian adjective 'individualistico' is divided into seven syllables (in-di-vi-dua-li-sti-co) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Latin roots and follows standard Italian syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of individuals; individualistic.
Individualistic
“Un approccio individualistico alla vita.”
“La sua filosofia è molto individualistica.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. dua — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open, stressed syllable.. sti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. co — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in Italian.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless phonotactically problematic.
- The 'dv' cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't require syllable separation.
- Consistent stress pattern in adjectives ending in '-istico' or '-ico'.
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